The Kings got off to a 5-1 start on the season, but Oklahoma City's Kendrick Perkins was not impressed.
During a game against the Kings earlier in the season, Perkins had strong words to say about then losing to them at one point.
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"These (expletive) are still the Sacramento Kings," Perkins said.
Apparently that "pep talk" worked because the Thunder went on to win that game 101-93. Kings star Rudy Gay has not forgotten that dig.
Once Perkins caught wind of Gay's comments, he had a few of his own.
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