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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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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 21: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks two points against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second 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: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks two points against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second 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) /

Player #2: Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein has done a solid job as the Kings’ starting center this year. In 25 games, he is averaging over 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists a game while making over 54% of his baskets from the floor. He also has a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 17.62.

For the Kings to have a good game, they need to be able to win the battle in the paint on both ends of the court. The responsibility does not fall solely on Cauley-Stein in this aspect of the game, but he needs to set the tone early and throughout the night. On offense, Willie needs to make his shots in the paint whether it comes from the pick-and-roll or going one-on-one against his defenders. Defensively, Willie must do what he can to protect the rim and grab rebounds at an effective rate.

Although this is Willie’s best season of his career, inconsistency is still present in his game. But if he is able to showcase his A-game tonight, it should be an entertaining contest for the Kings and their fans to witness.

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