3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR

MATCHUP OF THE GAME

Rudy Gay was not at his best on Wednesday, forcing the issue several times and moving the ball even less. He had most of his success taking the ball inside, but he'll have a tough matchup in Portland's Nicolas Batum. Batum's a fantastic all-around player, and will make Rudy work hard on both ends of the court. Rudy has to do his part to not give the defense what they want in taking tough shots or not moving the ball quick enough.

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PREGAME LIMERICK

The Kings made a mistake or two,
their offense as smelly as poo.
Time to take care of the ball,
and win it all,
unless they want me to spew.

PREDICTION

Kings 98, Blazers 24 after the Kings use the 3D projectors into fooling the Blazers into thinking the basket is not where it actually is.