Denver Nuggets: Paul Millsap vs. Zach Randolph
By Mathew Huff
The Denver Nuggets will take on the Sacramento Kings and the key match up to watch will be between the power forwards, Paul Millsap and Zach Randolph.
In the most recent Denver Nuggets win, Paul Millsap finally broke through on the offensive side of the floor with 21 points which helped Denver propel to a victory and snapped their losing streak. This coupled nicely with his other star counterpart, Nikola Jokic, who also tallied 21 points of his own while grabbing six rebounds and also logging six assists as well.
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Millsap will have a tough battle in this game with the Kings as Zach Randolph has been silent, but effective for Sacramento this season. Randolph may not be a big time household name, but he is still a key, second tier star in this league.
Do not forget, he and Marc Gasol made up one of the best front courts in the league during his Memphis Grizzlies tenure. He has developed an impressive repertoire throughout his career. He is a defensive anchor, can post up effectively and can even stretch the floor at times when he needs to in order to be effective.
However, Millsap has been a great defensive anchor for Denver since he came back, despite his struggles on the offensive end of the floor. It will be an intriguing match up as both power forwards are very gritty and are the type of players who are the rock of their respective squads.
Millsap is a four time All Star and has proven to be a silent star in this league which any team would love on their team.
Randolph is the type of gritty star which can benefit a team by giving them the certain type of nastiness they need to contend in this league.
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It will be an interesting match up to watch no matter what the outcome of the game is between the Kings and Nuggets.