Game #46: Kings @ Hornets Preview
- Jordan Goins
- Jan 22, 2018
- 1 min read
What: Sacramento Kings (13-32) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-26)
When: 4:00pm PT
Where: Spectrum Center (Charlotte, North Carolina)
How to Watch: NBC Sports California
How to Listen: KHTK Sports 1140
The Kings are coming off of a loss in Memphis against the Grizzlies 106-88.
Basketball-Reference.com // Kings' box score vs. Grizzlies:
The Hornets are coming off of a loss at home to the Miami Heat 106-105.
Basketball-Reference.com // Hornets' box score vs. Heat:
Keys to the Game:
•Defense
Here we go again.. If you want to win the game, you need to play defense. Simple, right? Well, apparently not if you're the Kings. Hold the Hornets to under 32% from three point range and keep them under 38% from the field.
•Assist/Turnovers
There's absolutely no reason to have as many or more turnovers than assists. Keep that turnover rate low by taking care of the ball and keep that assist rate up by making smart passes and moving the ball well.
Inactive Report:
Sacramento:
•Harry Giles (Bi-lateral knee rehabilitation) - OUT
•Frank Mason III (Right Plantar Fascia Partial Tear) - OUT
Charlotte:
•Cody Zeller (left knee surgery) - OUT
•Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (left foot strain) - PROBABLE
•Marcus Paige (G-League) - OUT
•Mangok Mathiang (G-League) - OUT
Probable Starters:
PG: De'Aaron Fox SG: Bogdan Bogdanovic
SF: Justin Jackson PF: Skal Labissiere
PG: Kemba Walker SG: Nicolas Batum
C: Dwight Howard
SF: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist PF: Marvin Williams
Referee Assignment:
Previous Meeting between the Hornets and Kings // January 2, 2017:
Kings' Previous Game Highlights // Kings @ Grizzlies:
Hornets' Previous Game Highlights // Hornets vs. Heat:
Prediction: Hornets beat the Kings 106-89.
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