WHEN: 9 tonight.

WHERE: Arco Arena, Sacramento.

BROADCASTS: TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

ABOUT THE Kings: They are coming off a 135-133, triple-overtime victory over Golden State on Wednesday night in Oakland. The Kings broke a 12-game road losing streak. The night before, the Kings gave up an NBA-record 23 three-pointers in a loss to Orlando. The Kings, who have lost six of their last eight games but have won two of their last three, made 35 of 36 free throws against Golden State.

PLAYER TO WATCH

John Salmons, Kings

He hit a winning 17-footer with 1.6 seconds left in the third overtime against Golden State. Salmons finished with 25 points, a career-high 14 rebounds and seven assists. "We're just trying to get wins and hopefully this can help us for the rest of the season," he said afterward. He is averaging 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the season.

LINEUPS

PROBABLE Kings STARTERS

Player Ht. From

G-Beno Udrih 6-3 Slovenia

G-Kevin Martin 6-7 W. Carolina

F-Jason Thompson 6-11 Rider

F-John Salmons 6-6 Miami

C-Brad Miller 7-0 Purdue

COACH: Kenny Natt (first season, 4-12).

INJURY REPORT: None.

PROBABLE Bucks STARTERS

Player Ht. From

G-Luke Ridnour 6-2 Oregon

G-Michael Redd 6-6 Ohio State

F-Richard Jefferson 6-7 Arizona

F-LR Mbah a Moute 6-8 UCLA

C-Dan Gadzuric 6-11 UCLA

COACH: Scott Skiles (first season; ninth overall, 300-273).

INJURY REPORT: Andrew Bogut (back spasms) is out. Charlie Bell (right ankle) is day to day.

THE SERIES

Sacramento has swept both games against the Bucks in three of the last four seasons, including last season.

NUMBERS GAME

47.4% The Kings' defensive field-goal percentage, 28th in the league.

40.8% The Kings' defensive three-point percentage, 29th in the league.

106.8 Points per game allowed by Kings, 28th in league.

COMING UP

SATURDAY: 9:30 p.m. at the Staples Center. Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

MONDAY: 9 p.m. at the Rose Garden. Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

WEDNESDAY: 7 p.m. at the Bradley Center. Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks. TV - FSN. Radio - AM-620.

Tom Enlund

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