Game #38: Kings vs. Nuggets Preview

The Tank is On!

What: Sacramento Kings (12-25) vs. Denver Nuggets (21-17)

When: 7:00pm PT

Where: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)

How to Watch: NBC Sports California

How to Listen: KHTK Sports 1140

The Kings are coming off of another blow out loss at home, this time to the Charlotte Hornets 131-111.

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

The Nuggets are coming off of a win at home against the Utah Jazz 99-91.

Basketball-Reference.com // Nuggets' box score vs. Jazz:

Keys to the Game:

•Defense

The defense in the last two games for the Kings, has been downright terrible. Sacramento allowed a Memphis team that shoots 44% from the field and 35% from three this season to shoot 53% from the field and 46% from three in their contest a week ago. The Kings also allowed the Hornets, who shoot 43% from the field and 35% from three on the season, to shoot 57% from the field and 47% from three in their matchup a few days ago. The Kings are going to have to up their defense, especially on the perimeter if they want to start winning basketball games.

•Be the Spark

One of the biggest things that the Kings have not really had since trading DeMarcus Cousins is a guy who can go get you bucket when you need it. Sure there have been games where certain guys do better than others, but nobody has really stepped up to the plate to become THE guy yet. It's that point in the season where it's time for one of the young guys to step up and become the focal point on offense. Whether that be Buddy Hield, De'Aaron Fox, Skal Labissiere, Bogdan Bogdanovic or anyone else, it's time for somebody to step up to the plate and hit home run after home run.