PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings arrive in Charlotte ranked 1st in high-frequency midrange shooting but struggle significantly on the perimeter, sitting 24th in three-point efficiency and dead last in defensive three-point quality. Charlotte has won five of its last six games, with nearly double the number of victories this season held by the Kings. The Hornets, conversely, rank 2nd in three-point volume with a 48% three-point attempt rate and boast elite perimeter defense, allowing low-quality three-pointers. The Kings sit 3-7 in their last 10 road games, averaging 108.60 points offensively while surrendering 120.80 defensively. Charlotte enters this matchup having won five of its last six contests , and the Hornets boast a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 116.40 points on average and giving up 106.90. Sacramento's offensive approach centers on low spacing and inefficient transition play, ranking 26th and 27th respectively in those categories. The Kings are averaging 115.7 points, 45.5 rebounds, 27.8 assists while shooting 49.0% from the field , but they'll face a Charlotte defense that's among the league's best. The Hornets are averaging 116.6 points and shooting 45.8% from the field while playing elite defense, holding opponents to just 106.1 points per game.