Sacramento Kings: Game 81 Preview vs Phoenix Suns

Mar 15, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 107 - 101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 107 - 101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 15, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 107 – 101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Sacramento Kings won 107 – 101. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings host the Phoenix Suns on April 11, 2017.  This article provides a preview of that game from a Kings’ perspective.

The Sacramento Kings host the Phoenix Suns tonight in their final home of this regular season.  The new Golden 1 Center was a huge hit with the fans and is truly a cutting edge arena.  It was a much-needed addition to the Sacramento Kings franchise.

This is the fourth and final meeting against the Phoenix Suns this regular season.  Sacramento has won two of the three previous matchups.

In their last meeting, the Kings traveled to Phoenix and dispatched the Suns 107-101 on March 15.  Skal Labissiere dominated the game coming off the bench for 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 steals in 30 minutes that night.  Below is a highlight video from that game to give you a glimpse at this matchup.

As I mentioned in my week preview, both teams are lottery bound and committed to playing their young players.  That should make for a fun and entertaining game tonight.

Without further ado, let us move forward to all the crucial information about tonight’s contest between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns.

Schedule