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Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings: NBA Matchup Preview

The Phoenix Suns (31-22) are gearing up to take on the Sacramento Kings (30-22) in an exciting NBA matchup after securing five consecutive home game victories. The game is set to take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Fans can catch the action live on KPHE – Arizona’s Family Sports or stream it on Max.

This season, the Suns have exhibited a strong 49.9% shooting percentage from the field, outperforming the 48.8% of shots made by their opponents, the Kings. Phoenix holds a 23-9 straight-up record in games where they shoot better than 48.8% from the field. Additionally, the Suns have been putting up an impressive 117.4 points per game, trailing the Kings’ allowance of 118.1 points by only 0.7. Notably, Phoenix boasts an 18-6 record when scoring more than 118.1 points.

On the other hand, the Kings have maintained a 48.3% shooting rate from the field this season, surpassing the 46.7% shooting average of the Suns’ opponents. Sacramento has secured a 24-7 straight-up record in games where they shoot above 46.7% from the field. The Kings also score an average of 118.6 points per game, marking a 4.2-point difference from the 114.4 points conceded by the Suns to their opponents. Impressively, Sacramento holds a 27-7 record when scoring more than 114.4 points.

When analyzing the performance of both teams at home and away, the Suns have showcased a balanced offensive display, scoring 117.2 points per game at home and 117.6 points per game on the road. Defensively, Phoenix concedes 0.4 more points per game at home than when playing on the road. Meanwhile, the Kings have displayed a stronger offensive prowess at home, scoring 121.8 points per game compared to 115.8 away. However, they have been less effective defensively at home, giving up 120.8 points per game versus 115.8 on the road.

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