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Preview: Kings (21-31) at 76ers (8-44)

On the second night of a road back-to-back, the Kings lost their fourth consecutive game, falling to the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-100.

Rudy Gay and Omri Casspi both recorded a team-high 16 points each, while DeMarcus Cousins and Willie Cauley-Stein added 14 and 13 points, respectively.

Rajon Rondo also registered seven points, eight rebounds, and 16 assists in the loss.

In its final game before the All-Star break, Sactown will finish the current four-game road trip against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Earlier this season, the Sixers claimed a narrow victory over the Kings in Sacramento by a score of 110-105. Now the purple and black are seeking revenge in the second and final game between these teams this season.

Philadelphia has shown improvement after starting the season 1-30, and has won seven out its previous 21 games since acquiring guard Ish Smith this past December.

  • Kings guard Marco Belinelli logged a season-high 28 points in the most recent contest against the Sixers.
  • Philadelphia ranks first in the NBA in blocked shots, led by forwards Nerlens Noel and Jerami Grant who each average 1.6 blocks per contest.
  • Rondo’s 16 assists against Cleveland marked the 16th time this season where he has had 15 or more assists – a Sacramento-era Kings record.


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