Kings vs. Grizzlies preview: Can DeMarcus Cousins keep it up?

Will Boogie be able to turn in a big night going against Marc Gasol?

By Str Archive | 0 Comments | Feb 25, 2019

Day game!

MATCHUP OF THE GAME

Boogie has gotten down against a range of centers this season. But Gasol is one of the two or three best pivot defenders in the league, and a really cerebral player who can match up against a range of opponents. What Marc can't do is keep up with Cousins on the bounce. But Gasol can make getting to a good spot more difficult, and he has agile enough hands to create some turnovers if Boogie drives.

On the other end, Gasol is a versatile little animal. He's a pretty tough cover despite not being a huge scorer.

3 THINGS I WILL BE WATCHING

3. McLemore and Thornton. McBen hasn't been great in the starting lineup — he didn't get too many shots on Friday after taking some bad ones on Wednesday. M.T. was invisible on Friday. The Kings need one of them to be strong to have a chance. Both would be nice, too.

PREGAME HAIKU

PREDICTION

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