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Will the Kings Conquer the Suns at Footprint Center?

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to face off against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent high-scoring trend. The Kings have been on a rollercoaster ride over their last few games, showcasing both offensive prowess and some defensive challenges.


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In their most recent matchup, despite an impressive 142 points scored in an overtime thriller, the Kings narrowly lost by one point to Milwaukee Bucks. This game highlighted Sacramento's ability to distribute the ball effectively with 34 assists and maintain a strong field goal percentage of 52 percent. However, it also exposed some defensive weaknesses as they allowed 143 points with a defensive rating of over 123.


Prior to that nail-biter, Sacramento faced Philadelphia where they struggled offensively. Scoring only 93 points on a mere 34 percent shooting from the field and converting just 21 percent from beyond the arc showed that consistency is still something for them to work on. Their defense wasn't able to contain Philadelphia either, resulting in a loss with a significant negative plus-minus.


However, not all recent memories are grim for Kings fans. In Charlotte against the Hornets, Sacramento dominated with an authoritative win scoring 123 points while holding Charlotte to just under double digits below them at 98 points. They boasted an impressive offensive rating of over 129 and shot well from both inside (61 percent) and outside (37 percent) while maintaining control throughout most of the game.


The upcoming contest promises excitement as fans will be looking for more high-scoring action but also improvements on defense after mixed performances in previous games. The venue could play its part too; playing away at Footprint Center might test Sacramento's resilience under pressure.


The clash between these two teams is scheduled for January 17th at Footprint Center in Phoenix Arizona; tip-off is set for local time zone US/Arizona at precisely two o'clock in the morning UTC time zone which translates into January 16th evening for Pacific Time Zone viewers who can catch all live-action broadcasted by NBCS-CA channel number six hundred ninety-eight or AZFamily network depending upon your location preferences.

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