Sacramento Kings: Game 36 Preview vs LA Clippers

Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots the ball against LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots the ball against LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers defeated the Kings 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

What to Watch for?

Cousins vs Jordan

The only member of the Clippers big three likely to suit up tonight as of this writing is DeAndre Jordan.  Jordan has the reputation of a great defender and that should be put to the test tonight against DeMarcus Cousins.

More from A Royal Pain

Cousins should be up to the task and have the motivation of home court and a playoff push backing him.  I expect Cousins to play a starring role in the contest if the Kings walk away victorious tonight.

Check out my predicting the box score column found here if you want to see the statistical line I predicted for DeMarcus Cousins or any other Kings’ player.  It is a fast and informative read, so please give it a look.  Thank you.

Making the New Arena Golden

The Kings have struggled at home this season.  Heading into tonight’s game they have only won 7 of 15 home games.  They have a plus/minus of minus 0.3 at home.  They have not been horrendous, but I was hoping for better play inside the Golden 1 Center.

Tonight is a big opportunity for the Kings to play well at home and defeat a playoff caliber team.  Even without Griffin and Paul, the Clippers have been playing well and winning games, so the Kings need to be ready and play mistake free to earn a victory.  Here is to hoping they seize that opportunity and earn a victory tonight.