Kings @ Magic

Magic (35-22) vs Kings (26-28)

Amway Arena

6 PM

Sun Sports HD

Probable Starters:

Howard C Miller

Lewis PF Moore

Turkoglu SF Artest

Evans SG Martin

Nelson PG Udrih

Here is another chance to improve our average road record of 15-11. The Kings come to town two nights after beating Charlotte 116-115 in overtime. During that game Mikki Moore threw an inadvertent elbow, knocking the Bobcats' Gerald Wallace unconsious. Wallace had to be taken off on a stretcher. He was diagnosed with a Grade 3 concussion and released from the hospital. Here is the vid of the hit and the aftermath:

January 8th was the last time we played the Kings, which was when they were still without Ron Artest and Kevin Martin. This time it wont be so easy because, when healthy, the Kings lineup is formidable.

We don't match up particularly well especially with Miller more of an around the perimeter type of center. Artest vs Turkoglu will be the most watched matchup, where as the winner out of those two will probably win the game. Artest will give Turkey a hard time, so Lewis better step up against Moore. Lewis just needs to play with that same fire and intensity we have seen in the past few games after the All-Star break.

Martin is another big weapon of theirs, but im not particularly as worried about the matchup of Evans vs Martin. Since I said that, Martin will probably go off for 30 like he did a few games ago.

Nelson will be the X-Factor, as it is very important for him to play at the top of his game. Jameer staying in the game offensively and defensively is key.