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Memphis Grizzlies (1-2) at Sacramento Kings (0-3), 10 p.m.
The pickings are slim today with only five games on the schedule, but this contest should be interesting because of the young talent on both squads.
Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo posted a 40-point game last night against the Denver Nuggets and looks to do more of the same tonight when he’ll be matched up against fellow long-range bomber in Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin.
In three games this season for the Kings, Martin is averaging 25.3 PPG, but is only shooting 35 percent from the field. Rookie guard Tyreke Evans is off to a decent start, averaging 12.7 PPG, but only averaging 3.3 assists.
Defense will be at minimum tonight as these two teams prove why they will be picking in the lottery again this summer. But, if you’re in a fantasy league or are just a NBA junky, this game should be watchable.
Kings 121, Grizzlies 117