The off-the-court stuff – Ron-Ron's return to the Palace, Chris Webber facing off against the shambles  – actually isn't that interesting. I'm sure the arena will have a nice buzz going inside of it, but it doesn't mean too much for us at home.

If the Kings win this – a road game in a hostile town against a good team – does that change anything? I don't think so. It would make things a touch more intriguing, though.

This is your standard weekend game thread, so pipe up with thoughts before, during, and after the contest. And keep those great trade ideas pumping.