NBA In the struggle of the Western Conference Sacramento KingsGolden 1 Center’da Houston RocketsIt hosts.
Let’s look at the latest situations of the teams before the game, which starts at 06:00 on Wednesday, December 4, fun to read.
Latest Kings status:
The Sacramento Kings enter this game with a bad morale after losing their last two games. With just one win in their last seven games, they are in 12th place in the Western Conference with 9 wins and 12 losses. This unfortunate series of unexpected events for the Kings. The team, which set big goals with the addition of DeMar DeRozan to the squad, is facing serious difficulties after a good performance at the beginning of the season. One of their last losses came against the San Antonio Spurs and it was a very close game. While the Kings played well on offense, they were a bit weak on defense and scored 127 points.
Defense Issues
The defense of the Sacramento Kings is one of their biggest problems this season. They are currently ranked 17th in the league and are averaging 113.6 points per 100 possessions. This shows that they need to strengthen their defenses. The team, which is sorely lacking in pick and roll defense, needs significant improvements in this area. They also need to build a better balance not only offensively but also defensively to win their matches.
Offensive Performance and DeMar DeRozan
On offense, the Sacramento Kings are in a better situation, they are ranked 8th in the league and are averaging 114.2 points per 100 possessions. DeMar DeRozan continued his offensive leadership and scored 28 points in the last game. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis are the team’s leading duo, making significant contributions on offense. However, it will be critical for the success of the team for these two to improve their performance on the defensive side and play more consistently.
Weak Bank Contribution
One of the biggest shortcomings of the Kings this season is the low contribution of the reserve players. Looking forward to developments in this area. Bench players who are weak, especially on the defensive side, negatively affect the overall performance of the team.
Needed for Defense Enhancement
The Kings need some serious defensive improvement to end this losing streak and get back to winning ways. Apart from their lack of pick and roll defense, they also need to strengthen their perimeter defense. In the game against the San Antonio Spurs, they had a 50% success rate on threes, which is an indication of the weakness of the perimeter defense.
lost
Trey Lyles is also out, while Kevin Huerter is listed as questionable.
Latest Rockets status:
The Houston Rockets found great morale by winning their last three games. They won against strong teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, two of which went to overtime. They are currently sitting in 2nd place in the Western Conference with 15 wins and 6 losses. This performance can be considered as one of the biggest surprises of the season. The Rockets have created a lot of power on the defensive side, and their success is backed by a strong defense.
Defense Success
The strongest point of the Houston Rockets is the defense. They are the second best defensive team in the league and these characteristics have been decisive in the difficult matches won recently. Especially in the game they played against a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder, their superior defensive performance played a big role. They also excelled in rebounds and won the game by 5 rebounds. They won these matches with strong performances by Alperen Şengün and Fred VanVleet.
Performance by Alperen Şengün and Fred VanVleet
Fred VanVleet contributed to his team’s victory by showing a great performance with 38 points in the last games. On the other hand, Alperen Şengün showed how important the team’s offense and defense are by scoring a double-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. Alperen’s performance shows how the Rockets are receiving big contributions from their young players and continuing their development.
Attack Deficiencies
While the Houston Rockets have done a good job defensively, they haven’t gotten what they want offensively. They rank 16th in the league in offensive rating, averaging 112.5 points per 100 possessions. More development is needed in this area.
Strategy Against the Sacramento Kings
The Houston Rockets will continue to remain strong on defense, which will be critical against an opponent with high offensive power like the Sacramento Kings. In addition, Alperen Şengün’s fight with Domantas Sabonis will be one of the decisive moments of the match. Being able to collectively control the rebounding battle will have a huge impact on the Rockets’ success in this game.
lost
They will be a full squad in this match.