Celtics-Kings Preview (The Associated Press)

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Success has followed George Karl everywhere in the NBA, and the Kings hope that trend continues in Sacramento. Karl will make his Kings debut Friday night against the visiting Boston Celtics, whose trade deadline acquisition was dulled by an injury to Jared Sullinger. Karl was introduced with his sixth NBA team Tuesday, taking over for Tyrone Corbin, who replaced Michael Malone after his termination in December. Sacramento (18-34) is headed for its ninth straight losing season without a playoff appearance and has dropped 13 of 15, further distancing itself from a promising 9-5 start.

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