The Sacramento Kings have their work cut out for them when they battle against the Rockets in Houston on January 13th. This is a condition of both squads restructuring for the future as both squads look nothing like their early 2000′s heydays. The Kings look to go back to their previous popularity in the west with outstanding play from their youthful stalwarts. The Rockets are still coping with the fallout from the retirement of Yao Ming. The Rockets are liked by 3 points by the sportsbook and this seeks to be a hard game to call.

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Sacramento is paced by G Marcus Thornton and PG Tyreke Evans, which offer a youthful core for the Kings to build on. The frontcourt is boosted by PF DeMarcus Cousins and his continual play. The Kings are also helped by the expert presence of SG John Salmons coming off the bench as a deep threat. Former Indiana Hoosier excellent Keith Smart coaches the Kings.

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The Rockets look considerably distinct from the era of Yao Ming and Steve Francis running the show. Youthful PG Kyle Lowry runs the offense with the help of PF Luis Scola and PG Goran Dragic. Veterans help the Houston offense with fellow SG’s Courtney Lee and Kevin Martin contributing when they might. Ex- Celtics excellent Kevin McHale leads the Rockets at head coach.


Just a few years ago, this competition would’ve been all over tv with players like Mike Bibby, Vlade Divac, Chris Webber, and Bobby Jackson pacing the Kings. The Rockets had Yao Ming, Steve Francis, Robert Horry, and also Tracy McGrady in it. The times have definitely changed things for both squads as the age of free agency and income caps have made long-term dynasties almost obsolete.
This should be an amazing competition between these 2 once-mighty teams with the game itself too near to call.