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Mike Malone discusses Kings’ HORNS set

Coach Nick asks Sacramento Kings coach Mike Malone why the HORNS set work so well for his team late in games.

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With a speedy point guard in Isaiah Thomas and a skilled center in DeMarcus Cousins, the Sacramento Kings have the ability to effectively use the horns sets late in games. Coach Mike Malone tells Coach Nick that it's all about reading and reacting to the opponents' adjustments.

Coach Nick's other Kings interviews: Derrick Williams discusses playing both forward positions and point guard Isaiah Thomas talks about shooting as a shorter player.

Coach Nick's Blazers interviews: Damian Lillard dissects how he reads pick-and-roll defense, Nicolas Batum talks about his shooting mechanics, LaMarcus Aldridge breaks down Portland's pin-down play and Terry Stotts examines his offensive principles.

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