Published on: Oct 4, 2022 12:21 am IST|Updated on: Oct 4, 2022 12:21 am IST
LAL vs SAC Dream11: NBA is in the Preseason mode and frankly, this leg of the league lacks the similar intensity to the Regular Season. Well, not if you are a bench player who wants to earn a bigger role or want to make the final cut for the roster. Apart from that, it is mainly a practise session and the real deal is still a couple of weeks away. Anyway, to warm their bodies up, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Sacramento Kings.
The Lakers will enter the practise session with their core of Westbrook, LeBron, and Davis amidst all the rumors surrounding the trade of Russell Westbrook. What final look will this team have before the season begins?
For the Kings, they have been unable to make the Playoffs longer than some teenagers have been alive. This makes for a frustrated fanbase and despite the thin returns, the fan support has been incredible. However, this season Kings will have to at least get into the Play-in tournament. Too much rebuilding, too little happening.
Host: LA Lakers Visitors: Sacramento Kings Match Timing: 8 April, @ 08:00 AM Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Hard truths for both squads.
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Kings
Los Angeles Lakers Team News
Lakers Expected Starting Five Forwards: SF: LeBron James | SF: Juan Toscano-Anderson Middle: C: Thomas Bryant Guards: PG: Russell Westbrook | PG: Patrick Beverley
BENCH: Dwayne Bacon, Max Christie, Jay Huff, Damian Jones, JaVonte McCoy, Kendrick Nunn, Scotty Pipper Jr., Austin Reaves, Matt Ryan, Cole Swidler.
Sacramento Kings Team News
Kings Expected Starting Five Wing: SF: Harrison Barnes Middle: C: Domantas Sabonis | PF: Trey Lyles Guards: PG: De’Aaron Fox | SG: Malik Monk
BENCH: Keegan Murray, Davion Mitchell, Matthew Dellavedova, Kevin Huerter, Kent Bazemore, Quinn Cook, Alex Len, Sam Merrill, Chimezie Metu, Chima Moneke, KZ Okpala, Neemias Queta.
LeBron James(LAL) LeBron was dropping 30 points or more like he was still below 30 and for all his super powers, the Forward has lost the early tenacity on defense. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 39-52
De’Aaron Fox(SAC) Despite not playing as per the expectations last season, Fox remains an explosive guard who can thrive if the guard alongside him can spread the floor. How will the season be for this amazing player? Expected Fantasy Points Range: 50-68
Russell Westbrook(LAL) Will Russell find a concrete role and lift away the curse that his teams are mediocre? This is perhaps the biggest season of this incredibly gifted all-around player. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 45-56
Damontas Sabonis(SAC) Sabonis has been an All-Star and his ability to score, pin down boards, and also provide playmaking is huge. But is he the answer defensively? An area where the Kings have suffered for too long? Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-40
Patrick Beverley(LAL) Pat was the perimeter defensive enforcer for the Wolves last season and oh boy, did the Lakers need that last season? With ageing coming in the way, will Patrick make Lakers a strong defensive team and do his job on the playmaking part and bits of scoring? Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-46
Malik Monk(SAC) One of the few positives of the last season Lakers campaign, Monk can enjoy a big role here in the Kings as the team needs some long-range and quick scoring power. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 24-36
PG: M Monk, R Westbrook(PP), D Fox(SP), D Mitchell SG: P Beverley SF: J Toscano-Anderson PF: D Sabonis C: T Bryant
You can watch the game on the NBA League Pass. The live score is available on multiple fronts, you can just google the team names while the game is happening. You can get a more detailed look through the official website of the NBA. Extended highlights will be available of the official YouTube channel of the NBA.
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