There's optimism the Kings can make the playoffs after acquiring DeMar DeRozan during the offseason. DeRozan is an outstanding player and because of that there is going to be an adjustment period for Sacramento because DeRozan affects the team's 3-point shooting, floor spacing and defense.

Minnesota has a big edge having got the kinks out in a 110-103 opening night road loss to the Lakers this past Tuesday, while this is Sacramento's first game.

The Kings looked terrible during preseason both offensively and defensively. Sacramento went 0-5 in preseason with three of those defeats coming by double-digits.

Sacramento ranked 28th in field goal percentage, last in 3-point shooting accuracy, 30th in defensive field goal percentage and second-to-last in 3-point defensive percentage.