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Kings game plan vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

By Jason Jones

jejones@sacbee.com

The Kings will need to keep tabs on Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio. He ignites Minnesota’s offense off the fast break. ... Rubio sets up a play against the Philadelphia 76ers guard during an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 in Minneapolis.
The Kings will need to keep tabs on Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio. He ignites Minnesota’s offense off the fast break. ... Rubio sets up a play against the Philadelphia 76ers guard during an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 in Minneapolis. Stacy Bengs The Associated Press

Kings vs. Timberwolves

THE PARTICULARS

Where: Sleep Train Arena

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

TV/radio: CSNCA, 950, 1140

THREE KEYS

1. Transition defense: The Kings must be wary of Ricky Rubio, who will look to ignite Minnesota’s offense off the fast break.

2. Big play up front: If DeMarcus Cousins (lower back strain) is unavailable, the Kings will need good games from Kosta Koufos, Willie Cauley-Stein and reserve Omri Casspi.

3. Ball movement: The Kings have been passing well lately behind the direction of Rajon Rondo. That must continue for the Kings to be successful.

PROJECTED STARTERS

Kings

No.

Player

Pos.

9

Rajon Rondo

PG

23

Ben McLemore

SG

8

Rudy Gay

SF

41

Kosta Koufos

PF

00

Willie Cauley-Stein

C

Timberwolves

No.

Player

Pos.

9

Ricky Rubio

PG

23

Kevin Martin

SG

22

Andrew Wiggins

SF

21

Kevin Garnett

PF

32

Karl-Anthony

Towns

C

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