Game Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers
On Thursday evening at 7 p.m. EST, the Sacramento Kings will seek to break their six-game losing streak in a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Currently, Sacramento holds a dismal record of 12 wins and 36 losses, placing them at the bottom of the Western Conference. In contrast, Philadelphia, with 25 wins and 21 losses, stands sixth in the Eastern Conference and has shown a solid performance at home, achieving a balanced 13-13 record this season.
Team Performance
The Kings have struggled significantly on the road, managing only three victories against 20 losses. They have a slight edge in nail-biting contests, winning three out of five one-possession games they’ve played. In comparison, the 76ers excel in securing offensive rebounds, ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference with an impressive average of 12.3 offensive boards per game, buoyed by Andre Drummond’s average of 3.5.
Offensively, Philadelphia averages 116.6 points per game, which contrasts with Sacramento, who allows 120.8 points on average. In terms of shooting, the Kings have a mean of 10.5 successful three-pointers per game, significantly lower than the 12.8 they concede to their opponents.
Key Players
Tyrese Maxey has emerged as a key player for the 76ers, putting up 29.2 points per game alongside 4.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid contributes with an average of 20.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, shooting at an impressive 52.2% over the last ten games. The Kings rely on DeMar DeRozan, who averages 19.1 points and 3.9 assists, while Russell Westbrook has averaged 18.8 points recently.
Recent Performance
In their last ten outings, both teams have recorded identical 4-6 records. The 76ers averaged 114.4 points, while their opponents counted for an average of 117.4 points in those games. The Kings have also matched this performance level with an average of 113.2 points, but their opponents have tallied slightly more at 116.0 points per game.
Injury Updates
Injury updates show that the 76ers will miss Charles Bassey due to personal reasons and Quentin Grimes because of an ankle issue. On the Kings’ roster, Keegan Murray, Malik Monk, and Zach LaVine are all sidelined with various injuries.
Conclusion
As these two teams prepare to clash, the Kings are hoping to turn their season around against a solid Philadelphia side.
