Kings vs. New York Knicks at a glance
Kings vs. Knicks
THE PARTICULARS
- Where: Sleep Train Arena
- When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
- TV/radio: TNT, 950, 1140
- Records: Kings 8-15, Knicks 10-12
THREE KEYS
- 1. Bigs play: The Kings have been starting a smaller lineup with Willie Cauley-Stein (finger) out, but they likely will need help from Kosta Koufos to deal with New York’s frontcourt size.
- 2. Porzingis factor: Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis, who is being compared to everyone from Shawn Bradley to Dirk Nowitzki, scored 28 points Monday against Dallas. Despite being 7-foot-3, Porzingis has range, making him a tough assignment for the Kings’ big men.
- 3. Dictate pace: New York averages the eighth-fewest possessions per game in the NBA. The Kings average the second-most. On their home court, the Kings will want to play the game at their pace.
PROJECTED STARTERS
Kings
No. | Player | Pos. |
9 | Rajon Rondo | PG |
23 | Ben McLemore | SG |
18 | Omri Casspi | SF |
8 | Rudy Gay | PF |
15 | DeMarcus Cousins | C |
Knicks
No. | Player | Pos. |
3 | Jose Calderon | PG |
4 | Arron Afflalo | SG |
7 | Carmelo Anthony | SF |
6 | Kristaps Porzingis | PF |
8 | Robin Lopez | C |
Matt Kawahara
This story was originally published December 9, 2015 at 6:38 PM with the headline "Kings vs. New York Knicks at a glance."