An NBA lockout delayed the start of the regular season from November 1 to December 25, reducing the regular season from 82 to 66 games.
First Round
Semi-Finals
Conf. Finals
Finals
The 2012 Sacramento Kings, coached by Paul Westphal (2-5) and Keith Smart (20-39), missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 5th place in the Western Conference Pacific Division with a 22-44 record.