Sacramento Kings – Denver Nuggets

Sacramento Kings (9th place in the Western Conference)

California officials of the group, headed by Vlade Divac, argued loud and clear throughout the season as DeMarcus Cousins ​​will not give up under any circumstances. Break the competition proved the opposite, Kings ceding it to New Orleans Pelicans on the best player of her.

Understanding reached by leaders of the two clubs is one that involves an exchange of players: Cousins ​​and Omri Casspi for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans and Langston Galloway.

If you were to relate only to issues that caused them DeMarcus outside flooring over time, then we can understand why the people who run the club in Sacramento destinies preferred to escape their All-Star. Cousins ​​is a guy who has had countless contre difficult with numerous coaches who have succeeded on the team in recent years. Also, “Boogie” was not really matured this season nor, receiving frequent technical fouls, sending offs and suspensions.

However, when it took the decision to oust Cousins ​​is a little odd. Kings started to play very well, beating last month bands like Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks, returning with a good chance to fight for a play-off. But, just as in past editions, the Sacramento team if they want to sabotage inside exactly when things get on track.

Denver Nuggets (8th in the Western Conference)

It may seem strange, but about the band in Colorado can say that is one … funny. Able to humiliate groups such as Warriors (win 132-110), the Nuggets could just as well to lean right in front of bands much less quoted, as happened after the lesson taught by Steph Curry and company (defeat own arena, 99-112 vs. Timberwolves).

The team coached by Michael Malone is one of the best in the NBA. Play spectacular marks many points (has averaged 110.6, the third best attack in the West), but neither can occur with a defensive almost nonexistent: the third worst defense in the league. Consequently, the parties in Denver are often amusing, with a hint of demonstrative gala. Obviously, those who love “overeat” are delighted Nuggets almost every time it’s on the floor.

We also need to stress that his team always alternate Jokic defeats with victories. Moreover, the results of the last nine steps are relevant in this respect, every failure is followed by success.

Nuggets team is not all bad, with members consignment players “explosives” often make shows in terms of coaching. However, considering that occupy the last position allowing access to the play-off, the one place over Kings, we can expect that people’s Malone to take advantage of the situation bizarre camp direct rival and force a success extremely important in current context.