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The Kings have played some decent ball the last 3 games. In fact, since starting 2-8, they have gone 5-4 over their last 9, with the only blowout loss coming at the Clips.
Perhaps the recent absence of Tyreke has made them more of a "team" instead of a collection of scattered egos. Cousins, though still a f*cking headcase, is a guaranteed double-double. Aaron Brooks is the consummate "effort" type player and Salmons, Garcia and Thompson are of the same mold. The bench is not great in terms of talent, but they play with fervor. Thornton, Thomas and Hayes are solid contributors. Outlaw is back also. Jimmer and T. Robinson can provide good minutes as well, though it seems to depend on their "groove" for the evening. Overall, I like the depth the Kings can bring at each spot in this matchup against Dallas.
The Mavs are caught in a sandwich home game between two, 3 game road trips. Not a good spot, imo. They are also likely without Marion tonight.
Though Mayo holds a significant edge over anyone at SG on the Kings(without Tyreke playing of course), the rest of their roster is fairly comparable to the Kings, imo. I just don't see clear cut, obvious advantages at the other 4 spots for the Mavs or on their bench.
6 points is too much to give, imo, with rosters as close as this. The slightly rejuvenated Kings might be catching the Mavs at the right time.
I am taking the Kings +6. Good luck with whatever you may decide tonight.
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