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Sacramento Kings: 3 Ways To Get The Win In Phoenix

By Rafe Wong

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 04: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings attempts to control the ball against Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 4, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 04: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings attempts to control the ball against Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 4, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 29: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns faces off against Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 29: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns faces off against Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings on December 29, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Guarding Devin Booker

Like the Kings, the Suns have a good amount of young talent on their roster. But when it comes to the Suns’ best player, Devin Booker is no doubt that guy.

Since coming out of college, Booker has been a scoring machine for Phoenix and continues to be one as he is averaging over 25 points per game this season. Not only has Booker been able to put the ball in the bucket, but he has also set up his teammates for scores as he averages over seven assists a night.

Throughout this campaign, the Suns have had to heavily rely on Booker if their team wants to be successful, so if the Kings want to lay the hammer down tonight, they must focus on stopping him.

The goal tonight for the Kings does not necessarily have to be to shut down the 22-year old star, but rather just limit him from going off. If the Kings’ defense ends up getting outmatched, that is fine. Their defense has not been good anyways. But if they let Booker singlehandedly torch them, that will be a problem.

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Guys like Buddy Hield, De’Aaron Fox, and Bogdan Bogdanovic will probably have to guard Booker for most of the game tonight. Hopefully, they are able to be physical with him and make him play out of his comfort zone.

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