The Kings stink but maybe they get the interim coach bump Monday after firing Luke Walton on Sunday -- WAY overdue move, by the way. Alvin Gentry, who has coached about half the teams in the league and is well-respected, takes over. I'm basically going against Philly here, though, without Joel Embiid, Danny Green and now apparently Tobias Harris. I won't be betting my life savings on this play or anything, but if Sacramento can't beat a Philly team in the midst of a long trip and without its three best players (Embiid, Harris and Ben Simmons), well, I don't know what to say.

The 76ers are trying to weather a long storm without Joel Embiid. I called their win at Denver for NBA TV. I am really impressed that when they focus, they can be an elite defensive team. The Kings, in my eyes, are easy to guard. Don’t give Buddy Hield any room and back off De’Aaron Fox. Look for Philadelphia to get the win.