THE Kings of Sacramento (21-20) returned to the win column Thursday in opposition to the Houston Rockets and proceed their battle in opposition to the fighters in issue Wizards of Washington (6-34).
The Wizards have misplaced 9 straight video games and confronted the Warriors of the Golden State final evening, however you by no means know within the NBA. One of many gamers able to main the Wizards to victory is none aside from the customarily talked about Kyle Kuzma.
Season statistics:
Kuzma has been linked to the Kings for years; Lengthy sufficient that it is fairly shocking he by no means wore a Kings uniform.
He is having a tough yr, seeing his factors per recreation drop from 22.2 final season to 14.4 this season. His capturing, rebounding and passing effectivity additionally declined.
Even together with his struggles this yr, Kuzma is used to lighting up the Kings. He scored 31 and 27 factors in two video games final season in opposition to Sacramento capturing 55.3% from the sphere and 46.2% from three.
For the Kings, Keegan Murray continued among the finest basketball streaks of his early profession.
We noticed Keegan Murray, the three-point shooter (his rookie season). We noticed elite defender Keegan Murray (early this season). However we did not see Keegan Murray, an elite 3&D participant. That’s till now.
Capturing 47.7% from deep over the past six video games with continued high-level protection and rebounding, issues seem like wanting up for the younger wing in his third season.
Statistical predictions:
Keegan Murray: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK
Kyle Kuzma: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK
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