12/30/05 Basketball Preview: Where is the Sacramento Kings Home Court Advantage?
Celtics @ Kings: Sacramento has a losing record at home and
really doesn't look like the Western team that competed for the title a few
years ago. Boston's makeover wasn't so subtle, ousting Walker and Payton last
year. Sacramento still has their old identity: a team that can pass extremely
well but can't defend. Boston however has no identity. Normally they allow
their opponent to dictate the tempo, and since the Kings know how to score,
this game should be in the 100's.
Runner-up:
Grizzlies @ Blazers: Both of these clubs are half-court
low-scoring teams, which should make the game close. That isn't something for
Portland to brag about, since they are the second youngest team in the NBA and
should be running up and down the floor. Memphis is a veteran team; their way
of playing better suits their identity. Still, Potland should make it
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Blowout:
Suns @ Bobcats: Regardless of how crummy the Bobcats may be,
their attendance is about 5,000 people greater than it was in Charlotte.
Unfortunately, starting a new team like the Bobcats mean that they're chump
change to teams like Phoenix. The game should be a quick win for the Suns, but
that doesn't mean it won't have a bright spot. Both Nash and Brevin Knight are
the two top leaders in assists despite both not having a lot to pass to.
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