When the Kings take on Denver tonight in just their second home appearance in their past 10 games, you wonder which team will show up at Power Balance Pavilion?
The one that was pounded by the Mavericks 99-60 on Jan. 14, after which Kings guard Marcus Thornton said, "That was terrible"?
Or maybe the one that beat San Antonio 88-86 on the road Friday, a victory Kings swingman John Salmons called "the biggest win of the year"?
Or perhaps the one that got routed the next night in Memphis 128-95, the Kings' second 15-plus point loss to the Grizzlies this month?
We know young teams can be wildly inconsistent, but 39-point and 33-point routs on back-to-back Saturdays, with victories over Indiana and San Antonio between them?
The Kings' 12 losses have been by an average of more than 20 points. Yet they've beaten three teams – the Lakers, Pacers and Spurs – with winning records.
And they have a winning record at home, where they've won four of seven games.
What to do
NBA, Denver at Kings, 7 p.m., Power Balance Pavilion: The Kings look to improve their home record to 5-3.
What to watch
NBA, L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m., NBATV: Including preseason, the Clippers have beaten the Lakers all three times in 2011-12.
Today's poll
How many of their 33 home games will the Kings win this season?
• Fewer than 10
• 10 to 16
• More than 16
Vote above or leave your comments in the comment field; Or, go to www.sacbee.com/sports
Tuesday's results
Will 49ers fans ever get over Kyle Williams' two punt-return mistakes?
• Yes: 53% • No: 47%
Total votes: 193
The last word
What you're saying on sacbee.com comments:
• "No doubt about it, he screwed up. … But the knuckleheads offering death threats should be tracked down and prosecuted. And after all, who among us hasn't screwed up – big time?" – papersign44 on "49ers' Williams accepts blame"
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