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Rockets vs. Kings: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Sacramento Kings. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Mar 10, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Mar 10, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are playing in their final NBA Cup group stage game against the Sacramento Kings tonight at the Golden 1 Center.

While the Rockets have already qualified for the knockout stage after beating the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves, tonight's result could determine whether the team hosts a quarterfinal game or heads out on the road.

The Kings come into the game with a 9-12 record, but have hit tough times more recently by losing six of the last seven games.

Meanwhile, the Rockets are looking to extend a three-game winning streak fueled by overtime wins on the road against the Wolves and Philadelphia 76ers and a huge victory at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Rockets vs. Kings Game Information

Rockets vs. Kings Injury Report

Houston Rockets

n/a

Sacramento Kings

  • PG Mason Jones (OUT - hamstring)
  • SG Kevin Huerter (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • PF Trey Lyles (OUT - calf)

Rockets vs. Kings Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Sacramento Kings

  • PG De'Aaron Fox
  • SG Keon Ellis
  • SF DeMar DeRozan
  • PF Keegan Murray
  • C Domantas Sabonis

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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