We must defend this barn!

Surprising note: Golden State's defense is statistically better than that of Sacramento.Unsurprising note: Golden State's offense is statistically better than that of Sacramento.

Key matchup: Chris Webber vs. Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

Real key matchup: Kosta Perovic vs. Shelden Williams.

Likelihood of an MVP chant after a Ron Artest steal-and-dunk: Slim.

Likelihood of a loud contingent of traveling Warriors fans: High.

Likelihood of a serious forest fire in the next week as angry Californians finally get to embrace freedom from the winter season with a nice day out at the lake: Moderate.

Likelihood of one or more 'Beno Drainos': Substantial. Nil.

Likelihood of an Anthony Johnson-assisted suicide: Substantial.

7 o'clock. Go Kings.