Kings vs. Blazers gameday: Should Sacramento panic?
TV, odds, injuries, 3 things to watch
The Sacramento Kings (32-25) will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (28-30) on Sunday night.
Sacramento has been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, but they have hit a rough patch lately. They have lost four of their last five games, including a 128-119 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Portland, meanwhile, has been playing well as of late. They have won three of their last four games, including a 131-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
The Blazers are just 2.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, so they are still in the thick of the playoff race.
Sunday's game will be a big one for both teams. A win for the Kings would give them a two-game lead over the Blazers in the standings. A win for the Blazers would pull them within 1.5 games of the Kings.
Here's everything you need to know about the game:
TV info
- Channel: NBC Sports California
- Start time: 7:00 p.m. PT
Odds
- Kings: -2.5
- Blazers: +2.5
Injuries
- Kings: De'Aaron Fox (questionable, ankle)
- Blazers: Damian Lillard (out, calf)
3 things to watch
- Can the Kings bounce back? The Kings have been struggling lately, but they have a chance to get back on track against a Blazers team that is missing Damian Lillard.
- Will the Blazers miss Lillard? Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA, so his absence will be a big blow to the Blazers. It will be interesting to see how they adjust without him.
- Who will step up for the Kings? With Fox questionable, the Kings will need someone to step up and lead the way. Buddy Hield and Domantas Sabonis are two players who could have big games on Sunday.
