Trail Blazers-Kings Preview (The Associated Press)

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While the hiring of George Karl has brought some excitement to the Sacramento Kings, wins could remain difficult to come by as long as DeMarcus Cousins is sidelined. The Kings may again be without their All-Star center Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers and will try to post a winning homestand before their longest trip of the season. Sacramento (20-36) emerged from the All-Star break with two wins in three games under its new coach, and Cousins averaged 22.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in those contests. The absence proved interesting since the Kings outscored the Spurs 50-40 in the paint and outrebounded them 47-42 without Cousins.

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