Kings vs. Timberwolves Gameday: DeMar DeRozan Injury Update, NBA Cup, and 3 Things to Watch
DeMar DeRozan Injury Update
DeMar DeRozan is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right quadriceps contusion. DeRozan suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. He is averaging 26.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game this season.
NBA Cup
The NBA Cup is a new trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals starting this season. The trophy is made of 24-karat gold and encrusted with diamonds. It is the largest trophy in professional sports, standing at 36 inches tall and weighing 23 pounds.
3 Things to Watch
Here are three things to watch for in Tuesday's game between the Kings and Timberwolves:
- The matchup between De'Aaron Fox and Anthony Edwards: Fox and Edwards are two of the most exciting young guards in the NBA. They are both averaging over 20 points per game this season. It will be interesting to see how they match up against each other.
- The Kings' bench: The Kings have one of the deepest benches in the NBA. They have several players who can come off the bench and make a significant impact. The Timberwolves will need to be aware of the Kings' bench if they want to win the game.
- The home-court advantage: The Kings are playing at home on Tuesday night. They have a good record at home this season, and they will be looking to use their home-court advantage to their advantage.