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The Philadelphia 76ers are riding a hot streak, winning 4 of their last 5 and 8 of 10 games heading into this matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Their recent surge has them hovering around a .500 record at 13-17 on the season. The 76ers have found their offensive rhythm, averaging 113.4 points over the last 5 games while shooting a sizzling 38.6 percent from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Kings have struggled to find consistency, dropping 4 of their last 5 contests. Their offense has sputtered, scoring just 107.8 points per game during this rough stretch while allowing 114.2 points defensively. However, Sacramento has shown flashes of potential, winning 4 of 10 games by averaging 116 points and knocking down 35.3 percent of their three-point attempts.
A key factor could be rebounding, where the Kings have held a significant edge, grabbing nearly 46 boards per game over their last 10 outings compared to just 41.2 for the 76ers. Sacramento will need to capitalize on second-chance opportunities and limit Philadelphia's transition game to keep this one close. With both teams hovering around 13 turnovers per game, protecting the ball could be the difference.
While the 76ers have righted the ship with their recent hot streak, the Kings' struggles leave them searching for answers. If Sacramento can rediscover its offensive rhythm and crash the glass, an upset is certainly within reach. But if Philadelphia continues its torrid outside shooting, the 76ers could extend their winning ways on the road.