Coach Mike Brown’s starting lineup will continue to be a focal point when the Kings open a four-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Brown made a somewhat surprising move when he chose to start Chris Duarte in place of Kevin Huerter in Sunday’s 123-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown didn’t say whether he would continue to start Duarte, but he felt his team’s defense against the Grizzlies was the best it has been in his two seasons with the Kings.
Duarte had seven points, six rebounds and some impressive moments as the primary defender against Grizzlies star Ja Morant.