Game #53: Kings vs. Bulls Preview

Battle of the Bottom

What: Sacramento Kings (16-36) vs Chicago Bulls (18-34)

When: 7:00 PT

Where: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)

How to Watch: NBC Sports California

How to Listen: KHTK Sports 1140

The Kings are coming off their 5th consecutive home loss this past Saturday to the Dallas Mavericks 106-99.

The Kings missed their first 10 shots of the final frame as the Mavericks used a big 4th quarter rally to snap their own 5 game losing streak. De'Aaron Fox had another good offensive game finishing with 15 points on 7/13 shooting as well as chipping in on the defensive side with 3 steals. Fellow rookie Bogdan Bogdanovic struggled once again, only taking 5 shots and finishing with 7 points total.

The Bulls are coming off a 113-103 loss to the LA Clippers.

Chicago heads to Sacramento hoping to avoid their 7th straight loss. Against LA, LaVine led the Bulls in scoring with 21 while Bobby Portis had a double-double with 10 and 13.Bulls with be without their star rookie, Lauri Markkanen, for the 3rd straight game due to the birth of his baby boy.

Keys to the Game:

-Lock Up LaVine

Especially with the Kings vulnerable defense, LaVine has serious "go off" potential in this one. Keep him contained, and the Kings have a great shot at the W.

-No Career Highs

The Bulls have multiple "Hey who's that guy?" guys on their team. So let's hope the Kings don't "King" and let a nobody go off.

Inactive Report:

Sacramento:

-Frank Mason (Partial Tear Right Plantar Fascia) - OUT

-Skal Labissiere (Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Strain) - OUT

-Malachi Richardson (Left Ankle Sprain) - OUT

-Willie Cauley-Stein (Right Knee Bone Contusion and Left Foot Strain) - PROBABLE

Chicago:

TBD

Probable Starters:

Sacramento: