Kings game plan vs. San Antonio Spurs
KINGS (20-35)
VS. SPURS (34-23)
THE PARTICULARS
Where: Sleep Train Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
TV/radio: CSNCA, 950, 1140
THREE KEYS
1. Team effort: The Kings overcame DeMarcus Cousins’ foul trouble Wednesday by relying on Rudy Gay’s 28 points and clutch fourth-quarter shots. Coach George Karl wants the Kings to be a team that gets contributions from everyone on the roster. That might be key again if Cousins still is hampered by a sore left ankle.
2. Contain Tony: A constant challenge will be keeping Tony Parker out of the lane. When Parker gets into the paint, he creates open perimeter shots for teammates or easy baskets for himself.
3. High energy: The Kings beat Memphis, one of the best teams in the West, by matching the Grizzlies’ physical play. They’ll need that same effort against the defending NBA champions – especially with the Spurs eager for a win after four consecutive losses.
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 |
SPURS
No. | Player | Pos. |
9 | Tony Parker | PG |
14 | Danny Green | SG |
2 | Kawhi Leonard | SF |
21 | Tim Duncan | PF |
16 | Aron Baynes | C |
Matt Kawahara
This story was originally published February 26, 2015 at 6:08 PM with the headline "Kings game plan vs. San Antonio Spurs."