However , with Ford 's absence , the Kings had dialed down their uptempo approach and had become a plodding team .
Ford was able to rejoin the team for their Western Conference Finals showdown with the Houston Rockets , another 40 - 42 team .
With Ford 's absence , the Kings had dialed down their uptempo approach and had become a plodding team .
Ford was able to rejoin the team for their Western Conference Finals showdown with the Houston Rockets , another 40 - 42 team .