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3 Reasons The Sacramento Kings Can Beat The 76ers

By Anthony Cardenas

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against Raul Neto #19 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated Kings 97-91. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against Raul Neto #19 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 27, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated Kings 97-91. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Reason #2: 76ers Road Woes

The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the more impressive home records that you could have at this point in the season, leading the league with a 28-2 mark inside the Wells Fargo Center.

They might as well be a completely different team on the road. Outside of Philadelphia, the 76ers are an abysmal 9-23. Only five teams have worse road records: Wizards, Cavaliers, Hawks, Bulls, and Warriors.

The Kings fell victim to the hot-at-home 76ers the day before Thanksgiving, but put up a solid fight against a formidable opponent. Sacramento lost despite an 18-point performance from then-King Dewayne Dedmon by a score of 97-91. They will look to do as they have in the rematch with many other opponents this season and avenge the loss by getting a much-needed victory on their home floor.

Then76ers have not won a road game since January 20th and have dropped the first two games of their current West Coast road trip to the Lakers and Clippers. While they are not in any danger of dropping out of the playoff picture no matter how badly they play on the road, their woes away from Philly could come to haunt them when May rolls around. You have to win a few road games if you want to be successful in the playoffs, especially as the 6th seed.

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