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Sacramento Kings: 3 Players To Watch For Against The Clippers

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 7: The Sacramento Kings huddle during the game 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: The Sacramento Kings huddle during the game 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) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers faces off against De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings on November 29, 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 29: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers faces off against De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings on November 29, 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

The Sacramento Kings need their starting point guard to have a good night. In almost all of Sacramento’s win this season, De’Aaron Fox has played a key part in those matches due to his ability to facilitate the offense and showcase flashes of being an elite defender.

For the year, Fox is averaging over 18 points, seven assists, and three rebounds a night while shooting around 47% from the floor, 41% from the perimeter, and 72% from the free-throw line.

In order for the Kings to have a chance in winning tonight’s game, Fox must continue to be an asset on both ends of the court. Offensively, he has to increase the pace of the game whenever he has the chance so he gives himself and his teammates chances for easy scores. As for the defensive end, he has to play solid defense against guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Patrick Beverley.

The last time these two teams met, Gilgeous-Alexander had his way with Fox as he was able to record 17 points, four assists, five rebounds, two blocks, and two steals. Hopefully, the outcome is different this time around.

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