After ending their dropping streak, the Kings of Sacramento (14-19) look to proceed their climb within the Western Convention standings towards the Philadelphia 76ers (13-17).
Joel Embiid, the sport’s most notable matchup contender, has already been dominated out of the sport. Tyrese Maxey and De’Aaron Fox are an alternative choice, however for this one we’re two All-Stars who modified groups within the offseason: DeMar DeRozan vs. Paul George.
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George was the prize of the offseason, thrilling Philadelphia followers and receiving reward throughout the league. DeRozan, in the meantime, felt like a forgotten star who signed with the Kings late in free company.
At simply over a 3rd of the way in which via the season, DeRozan’s $23.4 million signing seems to be like a discount in comparison with George’s $49.2 million.
With Embiid out, the 76ers will want somebody to take over. Tyrese Maxey continues his rise to stardom averaging 25.9 factors per sport, however except he targets 40+, the 76ers will need assistance elsewhere as they enter the sport with the offense ranked twenty sixth within the league.
Stopping George from getting scorching will likely be key for the Kings, who simply noticed Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington rating season highs of 30 and 28 factors, respectfully, with the Mavericks stars sitting out.
For the Kings, interim head coach Doug Christie has talked about simplifying the offense and protection, and a kind of methods may very well be to show extra to DeRozan. One of many easiest performs within the Sacramento playbook is to offer the ball to DeRozan on the block and let him prepare dinner.
Statistical predictions:
DeMar DeRozan: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLKS
Paul George: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK
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