Sacramento, CA (My Sportsbook) - The
Sacramento Kings hope to stay unbeaten at home Tuesday when they welcome the red-hot
Phoenix Suns to ARCO Arena.
The Kings have won the first 12 games in their building this season and are just one of two teams, along with Dallas (11-0), to own a flawless home mark. Most recently, Sacramento topped the New Orleans Hornets, 107-92, at ARCO Sunday.
Chris Webber collected 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Kings, who won despite playing without guard Bobby Jackson. Jackson missed the game with a right foot sprain.
Doug Christie netted 21 points for the Kings, who have won eight of their last nine contests overall. Peja Stojakovic added 17 points for Sacramento, while Jim Jackson and Vlade Divac each chipped in 10.
The Kings are 14-3 against the Western Conference this season, including a 6-1 mark within the Pacific Division.
The Suns have reeled off four straight wins to improve to four games above .500 (14-10). Phoenix is coming off an 87-84 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday.
Shawn Marion scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Suns. Anfernee Hardaway chipped in 16 points and Amare Stoudemire added 15, including two key buckets in the late stages of the game.
All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures as Stephon Marbury netted 12 and Bo Outlaw scored 10.
Phoenix has won three straight on the road and is 4-7 overall away from Phoenix has won three straight on the road and is 4-7 overall away from America West Arena this season. The Suns are 5-7 versus the West, with a 1-3 record within the Pacific.
These teams met back on November 22 in Sacramento, with the Kings rolling to a 118-101 win.
Sacramento has won the last four meetings with Phoenix overall and the past five at ARCO Arena.