Tipoff: 7 p.m. Where: Arco Arena. TV: CSN. Radio: KHTK (1140 AM).
Overview: The Kings are 42-26 all-time against the Nets, including 28-6 at Arco Arena. However, the Kings have dropped six of their last seven contests, including three games in which they lost by a total of five points. The Kings swept New Jersey in last season's two-game series. Kings big man Mikki Moore returned Monday from a sprained ankle to score six points in a 91-90 loss to the Blazers in Portland, Ore. Nets update: New Jersey has won four of six. Vince Carter (24.3 points per game entering play Tuesday) and Devin Harris (23.2 entering Tuesday) form the NBA's highest-scoring backcourt.
Nets injuries: C Josh Boone (left ankle contusion, out); G Chris Douglas-Roberts (sprained MCL, right knee, out); F-C Stromile Swift (sore back, out); F Eduardo Najera (strained lower back, out).
Kings injuries: SG-SF Francisco Garcia (right calf strain, out); SG Kevin Martin (left ankle sprain, out).
Probable starters Kings No. Player Pos. 19 Beno Udrih PG 15 John Salmons SG 34 Jason Thompson SF 31 Spencer Hawes PF 52 Brad Miller C
Nets No. Player Pos. 34 Devin Harris PG 15 Vince Carter SG 21 Bobby Simmons SF 9 Yi Jianlian PF 11 Brook Lopez C
