Will the 76ers be able to keep up with the Kings tonight?
Kings coach Paul Westphal expects Philadelphia to want to push the tempo.
"They're probably more transition oriented than any of these teams we've played," Westphal said, referring to the previous three teams on the homestand, Cleveland, the Lakers and Denver.
But even playing fast, the Sixers haven't been one league's highest scoring teams.
Philadelphia is 22nd in the NBA at 97.1 points per game. The Kings are fifth at 104 points per game.
Even without Tyreke Evans, the Kings have shown the ability to score. The Sixers should be able to top 100 with more consistency with Allen Iverson back in the mix.
If this game does slow down it will come down to halfcourt execution and possibly how the Kings deal with Elton Brand.
He's been used as a reserve at times in spite of signing a big contract before last season. And if the up-and-down game stalls, Brand's ability in the post could be the difference.
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TONIGHT'S GAME
Kings (14-16) vs. Philadelphia (8-22)
Where: Arco Arena.
Time: 7 p.m.
TV: CSNCA.
Kings update: The Kings' draft class continues to make a positive impact. Tyreke Evans missed Monday's win against Denver, but his fellow first-year teammates contributed. Omri Casspi has scored in double figures in six of his past seven games, including 11 points Monday. Jon Brockman has 19 rebounds in his past two games in 38 minutes off the bench.
76ers update: Philadelphia has struggled most of the season, but its past two wins have come on the road against favored teams. Philadelphia rallied for a 98-97 win in Boston on Dec. 18. Then, the 76ers ended Portland's four-game winning streak with a 104-93 victory Monday.
Probable starting lineups
KINGS
19 Beno Udrih G
20 Donté Greene G
18 Omri Casspi F
34 Jason Thompson F
31 Spencer Hawes C
76ERS
3 Allen Iverson G
23 Lou Williams G
9 Andre Iguodala F
21 Thaddeus Young F
1 Samuel Dalembert C
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