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Sacramento Kings: 3 Matchups To Watch For vs. The Thunder

By Rafe Wong

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

What are top three matchups to dial in on when the Sacramento Kings host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight?

After losing two straight games, the Sacramento Kings are hoping to get back in the win column tonight as they will be hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Currently, the Kings sit at a record of 8-8. If they were to lose tonight, the Kings would be under the 50% mark for the first time since the very first week of the season.

For the case of the Thunder, they are back to being themselves. After struggling with a 0-4 record to begin their campaign, they have won 10 out of their last 11 games which now has them standing at a 10-5 record. Paul George has been the main guy for them so far as he has been putting the team on his back due to Russell Westbrook being absent for half of Oklahoma City’s games.

Tonight’s match is an important one for the Kings. Their next stretch of games consists of a lot of tough opponents which could either make or break this team. If they were able to beat an Oklahoma City team that is currently sizzling hot right now, it could give them massive momentum going forward.

When analyzing both team’s rosters, there are three matchups that I believe will be deciding factors on which team wins this match.

So with that being said, let us dive into those matchups. Enjoy this slideshow which will display what three matchups Kings fans should look out for during this game. 

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