Game Preview: Sacramento Kings at Atlanta Hawks

Nov 18, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) attempts a shot against Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the fourth quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 103-97. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) celebrates a play in the first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Continued Dominance

The Hawks have defeated the Kings nine-straight game at Philips Arena, and even though they’ve got off to a solid start to the 2016-17 season, there’s no escaping the fact that this is a very different team from years past.

It’s still imperative to continue their dominance of Sacramento in their home building. In last year’s meeting, Paul Millsap had his hands all over the game finishing with 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Hawks won 103-97.

Chances are he’ll be the leader once again this time around as he’s shown thus far. Millsap is averaging 22.5, 5.5 rebounds, and five assists per game. More importantly, he is scoring in a variety of ways whether it’s back to the basket post-ups, catch-and-shoot three’s, or taking his man off the dribble in isolation situations.

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