The Kings have strengthened their position in the Western Conference play-in race, but holding their ground will be difficult as they wrap up a six-game road trip with a tough back-to-back set.

The Kings will try to bounce back from one of their worst losses of the season and stop their death spiral when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The Kings have a chance to pick up a much-needed win and pad their lead in the Western Conference play-in race when they visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday at Capital One Arena.

Two teams that are fighting for play-in position in their respective conferences will square off when the Kings open a six-game road trip against the Orlando Magic on Saturday at Kia Center.