Game #82: Kings vs. Rockets Preview

Although we've come, to the end of the road, still I can't let you go...

What: Sacramento Kings (26-55) vs. Houston Rockets (65-16)

When: 7:30pm PT

Where: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)

How to Watch: NBC Sports California

How to Listen: KHTK Sports 1140

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The Kings are coming off of a loss in San Antonio against the Spurs 98-85.

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

The Rockets are coming off of a win in Los Angeles against the Lakers 105-99.

Basketball-Reference.com // Rockets' box score vs. Lakers:

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Keys to the Game:

•Stop James Harden

This one should be obvious. Stop James Harden, have a good chance to win the game. Stay in front of him at all times.

•Have Fun

More than anything, have fun tonight. It's the last game of the season, the atmosphere is going to be great. Soak in the moment and play basketball.

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Inactive Report:

Sacramento:

•Harry Giles (Bi-lateral knee rehabilitation) - OUT

•Iman Shumpert (Post-surgical left knee rehabilitation & left plantar fasciitis) - OUT

•Garrett Temple (Sprained Left Ankle) - OUT

•Skal Labissiere (Sprained Left Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE

Houston:

•Ryan Anderson (Left Ankle Sprain) - OUT

•Luc Mbah a Moute (Right Shoulder Dislocation) - OUT

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Probable Starters:

PG: De'Aaron Fox SG: Bogdan Bogdanovic

C: Willie Cauley-Stein

SF: Justin Jackson PF: JaKarr Sampson

PG: Chris Paul SG: James Harden

C: Clint Capela

SF: Trevor Ariza PF: P.J. Tucker

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Referee Assignment:

Scott Foster #48

J.T. Orr #72

Joshua Tiven #58

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Previous Meeting Between the Kings and Rockets // February 14, 2018:

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Kings' Previous Game Highlights // Kings @ Spurs:

Rockets' Previous Game Highlights // Rockets @ Lakers:

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Prediction: Kings beat Rockets 112-110.

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