Game #28: Kings @ Timberwolves Preview

Foxes > (K)ats

What: Sacramento Kings (9-18) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (16-12)

When: 5:00pm PT

Where: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

How to Watch: NBC Sports California

How to Listen: KHTK Sports 1140

The Kings are coming off a win at home against the Phoenix Suns 99-92.

Basketball-Reference.com // Kings' box score vs. Suns:

The Timberwolves are coming off of a loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers 118-112.

Basketball-Reference.com // Timberwolves' box score vs. 76ers:

Keys to the Game:

•Create the Contact

The Timberwolves have one of the best big men in the league on their team in Karl Anthony-Towns. Getting him in foul trouble early could make your night a lot easier and change the Wolves' game plan completely. Focus on getting the ball down low to whoever KAT is on at that moment. Give this a 'your guy against mine' mentality, the same way you did with Zach Randolph when he went up against DeMarcus Cousins a week ago.

•Move the Ball

When Towns is out of the game, you must realize that this young team is still dangerous. There's an influx of talent on this young Minnesota team and just about every single one is a weapon. Tonight is the night to do your best San Antonio Spurs basketball impersonation. Move the ball, make sure everyone gets to touch it, make cuts and make great passes that'll ultimately get the defense lost long enough for you to be open for a great shot. Keep the ball away from the defenders, but be careful, because the Wolves force opponents to average 15.7 turnovers a game, fourth highest in the NBA.

Inactive Report:

Sacramento:

•Harry Giles (Bi-Lateral Knee Rehabilitation) - OUT

•JaKarr Sampson (G-League) - OUT

•Jack Cooley (G-League) - OUT

Minnesota:

•Nemanja Bjelica (Sprained Left Midfoot) - DOUBTFUL

Probable Starters: