It hasn’t always been pretty, but the Kings have responded pretty well so far to a season-long four game losing streak. In fact, they’ll be looking to put together a four-game winning streak if they can take care of business tonight against an injury riddled Memphis Grizzlies team.
Let’s talk Kings basketball!
When: Monday, January 29th, 5:00 PM PT
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
TV: NBC Sports California
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140
Last Time
The Kings posted their biggest win of the season on New Year’s Eve in Memphis, winning 123 to 92. Domantas Sabonis had a 13 points, 21 rebound and 12 assist triple double and Malik Monk led the game in scoring with 27 points off the bench.
Three in the Key
Advantage Kings
The Kings have had some rare scheduling luck these past few games; including tonight, Sacramento’s last three games have all been against an opponent on the second night of a back to back. Memphis was in Indiana last night where they lost 116-110. To make matters worse for the Grizzlies, they possess an injury report that features four of the five players (Ja Morant, Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart) the Grizzlies would normally call starters. The Kings for their part are mostly healthy and playing some of their best basketball of the season of late. This is a game the Kings cannot afford to let slip from their grasp, especially with four considerably tougher matchups coming up on this trip. It would also help matters if the Kings could actually close a game out convincingly for once, something they were able to do the last time they played the Grizzlies. Let’s make it two for two.
A wounded Bear is still dangerous
Despite all of their injuries and the whole board stacked against them this season, the Grizzlies have actually been playing pretty well as of late. In the month of January, Memphis has gone 8-6, with wins against some good teams during that stretch. Now, the Grizzlies have lost some important pieces in that stretch, but even still, this is a team with nothing to lose and a bunch of guys who want to make the most of time they wouldn’t normally get. It’s not a glitzy opponent but the Kings need to take them seriously. Youngsters like Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson have been playing great as of late. Jaren Jackson Jr. is still around and anchoring the middle while also typically leading the team in scoring. Don’t give this team any confidence, especially in front of a home crowd…
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