Game #27: Kings vs. Suns Preview
- Dec 12, 2017
- 2 min read
"Suns out, guns out"
What: Sacramento Kings (8-18) vs. Phoenix Suns (9-19)
When: 7:00pm PT
Where: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)
How to Watch: NBC Sports California
How to Listen: Sports KHTK 1140
The Kings are coming off of a loss at home to the Toronto Raptors 102-87.
Basketball-Reference.com // Kings' box score vs. Raptors:
The Suns are coming off of a loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs 104-101.
Basketball-Reference.com // Suns' box score vs. Spurs:
Keys to the Game:
•Play the Passing Lanes
The Suns are a team that love to turn the ball over. There are only 3 teams in the NBA that turn the ball over more. The Suns also don't shoot the three ball well (second worst three-point percentage in the NBA). Play the passing lanes, make them think twice about passing and think more about shooting the long ball.
•Win the Rebound Battle
With missed shots comes more rebounds. Win the battle of boards on both sides of the court. The Suns are in second place for most rebounds in the league, the Kings on the other hand are second to last, so it won't be easy.
Inactive Report:
Sacramento:
•Harry Giles (Bi-Lateral Knee Rehabilitation) - OUT
•Willie Cauley-Stein (Lower Back Strain) - PROBABLE
•George Hill (Personal) - PROBABLE
•JaKarr Sampson (G-League) - OUT
•Jack Cooley (G-League) - OUT
Phoenix:
•Devin Booker (left adductor strain) - OUT
•Brandon Knight (left ACL tear) - OUT
•Davon Reed (left meniscus repair) - OUT
•Alan Williams (right meniscus repair) - OUT
Probable Starters:
PG: De'Aaron Fox SG: George Hill
SF: Garrett Temple PF: Skal Labissiere
PG: Tyler Ulis SG: Josh Jackson
C: Tyson Chandler
SF: TJ Warren PF: Marquese Chriss
Referee Assignment:
Kings' Previous Game Highlights // Kings vs. Raptors:
Suns' Previous Game Highlights // Suns vs. Spurs:
Prediction: Kings beat Suns 106-99
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