The Kings have the worst record in the NBA at 16-60, but coach Kenny Natt believes that his team plays their best against the upper echelon in the league.
"From the standpoint of the upper-echelon teams in this league, we haven't had many letdowns, so I feel more positive that we will come out ready to play and compete," Natt said Monday.
Against teams with records better than .500, the Kings have notched six of their 16 wins.
"For most of the year, we have been playing to the competition," rookie Jason Thompson said. "When good teams come in here is when we have the great starts. The game is usually neck-to-neck."