Rocky road

Up and down that is what we expected Kings fans. One night we beat the champs the next we fall apart down the stretch against regional rivals.

On Saturday the team returned to glory by beating Rick Adelman's Rockets. This is a common case of a rebuilding team and at least things are exciting. There are going to be games where you shake your head and wonder why Brad Miller went up for that dunk and got stuffed, or why Francisco Garcia shot that three, or why Bendo Udrih committed that foul with way too much time left.

There are going to be to be times when they pull off miracles though like beating the San Antonio Spurs in blowout fashion. And for that, there is reason to tune in to this team. I am really starting to believe in Reggie Theus.

It is not easy to start a a season with a new team, especially with your best players out of the lineup. But that is what Theus did and he has his guys motivated instead of waiting for Mike to come back.

If we can get by Utah we are right back in the drivers' seat and that that loss to the Warriors will be far in the rear view.

And please, please don't start with the "keep losing for a high draft pick" chant. Let's support our team with what we have, that's what Kings fans are about.