Kings game plan vs. Memphis Grizzlies
KINGS (19-35)
VS. GRIZZLIES (41-14)
THE PARTICULARS
Where: Sleep Train Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
TV/radio: CSNCA, 950, 1140
THREE KEYS
1. Stay up-tempo: The Grizzlies excel at making teams play at their slower pace, forcing the opponent to deal with their formidable frontcourt. If the Kings are locked up in a slow game, Memphis has the advantage with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph in the post.
2. Green effect: Memphis is 15-3 since acquiring Jeff Green from Boston. He provides perimeter scoring the Grizzlies have lacked, and the Kings need to be aware of him and defend aggressively.
3. Pass to score: Memphis is too good defensively for the Kings to get selfish, so they must share the ball. If the offense lacks flow and the passing is poor, the Grizzlies will force turnovers and score easily in transition.
PROJECTED STARTERS
KINGS
No. | Player | Pos. |
3 | Ray McCallum | PG |
23 | Ben McLemore | SG |
8 | Rudy Gay | SF |
34 | Jason Thompson | PF |
15 | DeMarcus Cousins | C |
GRIZZLIES
No. | Player | Pos. |
11 | Mike Conley | PG |
5 | Courtney Lee | SG |
32 | Jeff Green | SF |
50 | Zach Randolph | PF |
33 | Marc Gasol | C |
Jason Jones
This story was originally published February 24, 2015 at 9:22 PM.