MATCHUP OF THE GAME

DeMarcus vs. LaMarcus

While these two players likely won't see much time guarding one another, they're the focal points of both teams' offenses. Â Cousins has been playing phenomenal lately, while Aldridge has been rounding back into form after coming back from injury. Â Both players have done exceedingly well in these matchups so far this season, and the trick will be stopping Aldridge from going off while Cousins continues to do so.

3 THINGS

PRE-GAME HAIKU

PREDICTION

Kings 95, Blazers 110 as lack of depth bites Sacramento in the butt once again.