Maxime Raynaud Discusses Kings' Defensive Struggles and Hartenstein's Big Game
Sacramento Kings forward and center Maxime Raynaud addressed the media on Friday night after the team suffered a 132–101 defeat to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.
During the interview, Raynaud reflected on Isaiah Hartenstein’s standout performance, the defensive lapses that hurt the Kings, and his own ongoing adaptation to the pace and intensity of the NBA.
“Isaiah had an incredible night. We didn’t do enough to contain him, and that’s something we need to fix as a team,” Raynaud said.
He also acknowledged that adjusting to the NBA’s physical demands and faster tempo remains a learning process but emphasized his commitment to improving and contributing more consistently on both ends of the court.
Takeaway
The Kings continue to struggle defensively, and while Raynaud shows growth in his development, the team must tighten its defense to compete with high-energy opponents like the Thunder.
Author’s summary: Maxime Raynaud admitted Sacramento’s defensive issues and praised Isaiah Hartenstein’s dominant showing in the team’s heavy loss to Oklahoma City.