TODAY’S GAME
KINGS (9-5) AT ROCKETS (11-3)
THE PARTICULARS
▪ Where: Toyota Center, Houston
▪ Time: 5 p.m.
▪ TV/radio: CSNCA, 950, 1140
THREE KEYS
▪ 1. Big on big: Houston’s Dwight Howard has long been considered the best center in the NBA, but an argument can be made that DeMarcus Cousins owns that title now.
▪ 2. Deep threats: The Rockets lead the NBA with 34.4 three-point attempts per game. The Kings have to be ready to defend the three-point line at all times.
▪ 3. Reserve help: With the Kings dealing with injuries to Darren Collison (left quad contusion/strain) and Rudy Gay (right Achilles’ tendinitis), Ray McCallum and Derrick Williams will have bigger roles off the bench.
PROJECTED STARTERS
KINGS
No. | Player | Pos. |
9 | Ramon Sessions | PG |
23 | Ben McLemore | SG |
18 | Omri Casspi | SF |
34 | Jason Thompson | PF |
15 | DeMarcus Cousins | C |
ROCKETS
No. | Player | Pos. |
2 | Patrick Beverley | PG |
13 | James Harden | SG |
1 | Trevor Ariza | SF |
20 | Donatas Motiejunas | PF |
12 | Dwight Howard | C |
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