OKC Thunder vs. Kings preview: Which streak will continue?

Key Stats:

While many of the young teams have hired new head coaches Luke Walton remains at the helm in Sacramento but presumably missing the playoffs this season could end his three-year tenure.

In the big three categories, the Kings rank 5th offensively (110.2), 22nd defensively (108.2), and 11th in net differential (+2.0).

In comparison, the OKC Thunder ranks 29th offensively (98.0), 20th defensively ( 107.1), and 28th in net differential (-9.1).

Scoring:

The Kings score 111 per game ranking seventh overall and allow opponents to score 109.3 which ranks 20th.

The Thunder ranks 29th in scoring per game with 98.1 points and allows opponents to score 107.4  points per game ranking 16th.

Rebounding:

On the glass, the Kings pull down 44.7 rebounds per game ranking 22nd overall. Offensively, the Kings pull down 9.2 boards which is also the 22nd ranking.

OKC ranks eighth averaging 46.4 boards per match ranking seventh and 9.8 offensive boards per match which rank 19th.

Dime dishers:

As for playmaking, the Kings average 23.7 dimes per match ranking 11th while the Thunder dish 20 assists which ranks 29th.

Perimeter:

Sacramento ranks in the middle of the pack (16th) shooting with an efficiency of 34.4 percent
while the Thunder struggle from deep shooting 30.1 percent to rank 28th.

Turnovers:

A Kings’ strength is taking care of the ball. They commit 13.2 turnovers on average which ranks fifth-best.
weakness for the Pelicans is their tendency to turn over the ball at a high rate (15.5 per game) which ranks 24th in the association.

Miscellaneous Categories:

The Kings score 14.6 points on the fast break ranking seventh overall. Conversely, Sacramento allows opponents to score 15.8 on second-chance opportunities and 51.0 points in the paint both of which rank 30th in the association.

NOTE: stats are from the NBA official site and because games were played after this was transcribed will be altered slightly.