For the In Season quarterfinals, the Sacramento Kings will enjoy a home-court advantage against the New Orleans Pelicans. With a power ranking similar to their opening day, the Kings boast an aggressive and consistently effective offensive. In contrast, New Orleans sits at the 15th spot in scoring in the league. Regardless, the Pelicans have emerged victorious in two out of five matchups held between both teams. Against NOP De’Aron Fox and Malik Monk are averaging 20 and 9 points per game, respectively.

On the opposing side, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are managing displays of around 25 points each. Nevertheless, with elimination looming and valuable In-Season rewards on the line, the game can be expected as a spectacle filled with fireworks.

Mike Brown fires up Malik Monk

As the players settled into their routines at the King’s arena, Malik Monk, in particular, was testing his range on the home turf. A clip captured Monk missing a corner three that prompted Mike Brown to say, “You’re not locked in.”. Monk, quickly reverting to his game-ready persona, was ignited by his coach’s words. In a quick response, Malik sank multiple threes right in the coach’s face, ultimately constituting a heartfelt exchange between two of the team’s leaders.

Over the past three games, Malik Monk has been averaging just shy of 21 points. Moreover, true to his classic style, he has come through in crucial moments for the Kings, with a standout performance against the Golden State Warriors.

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Throughout the stretch, he averaged a shooting percentage of over 50%, making 20 out of 37 attempts. This marks a significant improvement from his previous three-game stretch, where he averaged nearly 12 points and shot at a lower efficiency of 33% (11-33) from the field.

De’Aaron Fox named Player of the Week

In the star-studded Western Conference’s first week of December, De’Aaron Fox was awarded the title of the player of the week. Throughout the 2023 season, Fox has put his skills on full display. Boasting a winning record for his team, Fox is averaging an impressive 30.3 points on a 48.6% shooting clip. Beyond his offensive contributions, he has also reached a career-high by averaging 4.7 rebounds per game.

During his exceptional player-of-the-week stretch, Fox elevated his performance to another level. In the three games, he notched just shy of 32 points per game. Furthermore, he also recorded 8.7 assists and 6 rebounds per game. The week marked a significant surge in his already stellar season.

With such in form players, can the Kings light the beam and fly past the Pelicans?

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