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Kings vs. Suns Preview: The Harry Giles Game

By Anthony Cardenas

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Cory Joseph #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 28, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Cory Joseph #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 28, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Sacramento Kings will play the second night of a back-to-back when they visit Phoenix tonight to take on the Suns.

The story for the Sacramento Kings in tonight’s contest against the Phoenix Suns will be injuries.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has been both nursing and ankle injury and battling the flu and did not travel with the team to Phoenix. He is one of the most important key to the success of the Kings, who on Monday won their first game without Bogdanovic in the lineup. He will likely make his return when the Kings host the Bucks on Friday night.

Another crucial injury watch will be Richaun Holmes‘ shoulder. He injured it in the second half of the Kings’ victory over the Warriors last night and didn’t return to the game. Unlike Bogdanovic, Holmes did travel with the team to Phoenix and will likely be a game-time decision.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s contest:

Tip-off: 6:00 PM PT
Radio: 1140 KHTK
Watch: NBC Sports California, or stream live on Fubo.tv

Betting Info:

Spread: Suns -4.5

Over/Under: 226

Money Line: 

Kings +225

Suns -285

Against The Spread:

Kings 19-18

Suns 20-15-1

(Courtesy of the Action Network)

Injury Report:

Kings:

Bogdan Bogdanovic – Out (ankle)

Richaun Holmes – Questionable (shoulder)

Suns:

Frank Kaminsky – Out (patella)

Last 5 Meetings:

  • 12/28/19 – Suns 112, Kings 110
  • 11/19/19 – Kings 120, Suns 116
  • 10/23/19 – Suns 124, Kings 95
  • 3/23/19 – Kings 112, Suns 103
  • 2/10/19 – Kings 117, Suns 104

Players To Watch

One player who should see a serious uptick in minutes in this contest is Harry Giles. After a 15 game span in which Giles didn’t see a single minute of action, he has played regular rotation minutes in the Kings’ last five games.

His numbers are less than gaudy given that he is averaging about 14 minutes per game, but he brings an energy to the Kings that no one else can provide. He dives for loose balls, fights for rebounds, and shows off his elite court vision with crisp passes a la Chris Webber. His spot in the rotation will be solidified even further if Richaun Holmes is unavailable. Look for Giles to play 20+ minutes in tonight’s game, something he has done just six times before.

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Prediction

Suns 108, Kings 104

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