Kings at Bulls
THE PARTICULARS
- Where: United Center
- When: Monday, 5 p.m.
- TV/radio: CSNCA, 950, 1140
- Records: Kings 26-42, Bulls 35-33
THREE KEYS
- 1. Butler serves notice: Bulls guard Jimmy Butler is a two-time All-Star because he’s one of the game’s best two-way players. Sacramento’s perimeter players must attack him to prevent him from resting on defense.
- 2. Inside advantage: Chicago’s Pau Gasol has missed the past four games (knee), and the Bulls have been without Joakim Noah since January, so the Kings should allow DeMarcus Cousins to work in the post.
- 3. Bench help: Injuries have hurt the Kings’ depth lately, but Sacramento could turn to Kosta Koufos against Chicago’s makeshift front line.
PROJECTED STARTERS
Kings
No. | Player | Pos. |
9 | Rajon Rondo | PG |
5 | James Anderson | SG |
8 | Rudy Gay | SF |
13 | Quincy Acy | PF |
15 | DeMarcus Cousins | C |
Bulls
No. | Player | Pos. |
1 | Derrick Rose | PG |
21 | Jimmy Butler | SG |
34 | Mike Dunleavy | SF |
22 | Taj Gibson | PF |
6 | Cristiano Felicio | C |
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