3 Questions

1. Will the defense show up? Sacramento has been pretty abysmal on the defensive side of the floor to start this year. They're currently 25th in defensive rating and are allowing opponents to shoot a league leading 50.4% from the field. They're also allowing the 4th most opponent FTAs. The Kings have to step up on this end or they are going to continue to struggle mightily even if they're hitting plenty of their own shots.

MATCHUP OF THE GAME

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM

PREDICTION

Kings 109, Houston 103 after James Harden decides to retire midway through the game to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a chef.