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Sacramento Kings: 3 Players To Watch For Against The Bulls

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 5: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dances in the middle of a huddle prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 5, 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 - FEBRUARY 5: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dances in the middle of a huddle prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls on February 5, 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 – NOVEMBER 7: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings warms up against the Toronto Raptors on November 7, 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 – NOVEMBER 7: De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings warms up against the Toronto Raptors on November 7, 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) /

Player #1: De’Aaron Fox

It is pretty much guaranteed that De’Aaron Fox needs to have a good night in order for the Kings to win. Throughout the year, Fox has been the anchor of the Kings’ high-powered offense due to his ability to run the court and make plays for himself and others. For the season, he is currently averaging over 17 points, seven assists, and three rebounds a game while shooting over 47% from the floor and 39% from the three-point line.

Fox needs to be in the zone tonight for the Kings to win. He needs to increase the tempo of the game as much as possible while being a playmaker as well. Not only that, but Fox also needs to play solid defense against  Zach LaVine. Currently, LaVine is the Bulls’ best player as he averages around 24 points, five rebounds, and five assists a night.

Prior to the season, the Kings put high expectations on Fox labeling him as the “franchise player”. So far, he has been successful in the role and needs to continue that trend tonight.

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