Game time: 7:00 p.m. PDT
Where: US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Broadcast Information: KHTK Sports 1140 (Radio), Comcast SportsNet California (Local Television)
Sacramento Kings Probable Starters (25-45)
PG: Ray McCallum
SG: Ben McLemore
SF: Omri Casspi
PF: Rudy Gay
C: DeMarcus Cousins
Phoenix Suns Probable Starters (38-33)
PG: Eric Bledsoe
SG: P.J. Tucker
SF: Marcus Morris
PF: Markieff Morris
C: Alex Len
Three things to ponder
1. Extreme Makeover: NBA Edition
Since the last time these two teams met, both underwent major overhauls. The Kings acquired a new head coach and point guard, while the Suns scrambled their roster with several trades. Sacramento comes into the match on a three-game winning steak, and Phoenix a four-game tear, which may partly justify these personnel moves.
2. Twinning
The Morris twins have underwhelmed in three games versus the Kings this season. Markieff averaged 13.7 points on 42.9 percent shooting but only three rebounds, and Marcus produced 11.3 points on 37.5 percent shooting and 7.3 rebounds. No coincidence Phoenix is 1-2 against Sacramento. Their performance will be significant on the outcome.
3. Turnovers galore
Since the trade deadline, the Suns have spilled an unhealthy 16.4 turnovers a contest. Meanwhile, the Kings have started to defend more aggressively, forcing their last two opponents to lose a combined 38 turnovers. Phoenix limited their giveaways to 14 a game in the Sacramento season series, but they employed ball handlers Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas back then. The Kings should be out for blood.
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