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Sacramento Kings: 3 things to watch for vs. the Grizzlies

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: The Sacramento Kings bench reacts during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 24, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 24: The Sacramento Kings bench reacts during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 24, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 24: Marvin Bagley III #35 and Justin Jackson #25 of the Sacramento Kings box out Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies on October 24, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 24: Marvin Bagley III #35 and Justin Jackson #25 of the Sacramento Kings box out Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies on October 24, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Battle of the Rookies

The matchup between Marvin Bagley III and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be a fun individual battle to watch. So far, both rookies have been solid for their teams in the early stages of the season.

For Bagley, he is averaging 12 points, six rebounds, and one block per game while making around 50% of his shots from the floor and 44% of his shots from beyond the arc. He also has a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 15.64 which is above average.

For Jackson, he is having a good year too as he is averaging 12 points, five rebounds, and almost two blocks a game while shooting 46% from the court and having a PER of 16.90.

Expect these two players to be matched up against each other a lot in tonight’s contest. This battle may not be significant to deciding which team wins, but it will be exciting to see which player outplays the other.

Hopefully, for the Kings and their fans, Marvin Bagley is the one that comes out being the more dominant player. Which rookie will come out as the better one?

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