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Sacramento Kings: 3 Things To Watch For Against The Clippers

By Rafe Wong

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during a jump ball against the LA Clippers on January 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during a jump ball against the LA Clippers on January 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings scores a basket against Montrezl Harrell #5 and Jawun Evans #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center on January 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings scores a basket against Montrezl Harrell #5 and Jawun Evans #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center on January 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, 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 License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

De’Aaron Fox

De’Aaron Fox is a big reason why the Kings have been a fun team to watch. The Kentucky Comet has made strides compared to his rookie year which has made the Kings one of the fastest and more efficient offenses in the league.

For the year, Fox is averaging around 18 points, eight assists, and four rebounds a game while making over 47% of his shots from the floor.

Although Fox has been crossing over his competition this year, he does have a tough opponent ahead of him. They are not the powerhouses for their team, but the Clipper guards are no group to shrug at. Containing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Patrick Beverly, and Avery Bradley, this group has physicality and scrappiness all over them.

The trio of Los Angeles guards has a reputation of being lockdown defenders, so tonight they will be on a mission to shut down Fox when he is running the offense. They will get up in his face and try to break down the 20-year old both physically and mentally. If successful, it can completely halt Sacramento’s electric offense.

Make sure to keep an eye on how Fox performs tonight. Who will win this battle, the Clipper guards or the rising star from Sacramento?

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