Bobcats, Kings set for battle at ARCO

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02/28/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Sacramento Kings return home after going 1-3 on a four- game road trip, as they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats tonight to ARCO Arena.

On Monday, Samuel Dalembert posted 20 points and 17 rebounds, as the Philadelphia 76ers opened a six-game homestand with an 89-82 victory over the Kings at the Wachovia Center.

Kevin Martin scored 23 points in the loss to Philadelphia for the Kings, who have dropped six of their last eight games overall. Brad Miller had 21 points and 10 boards, while Ron Artest ended with 13 points for Sacramento, which is just 8-20 on the road this season.

Sacramento is 16-12 at home this season. The Kings, who have won six of their last seven contests at ARCO Arena, will visit the Lakers on Friday at the Staples Center and the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday at the Rose Garden.

Charlotte has lost two in a row and will play the second of a season-long six game road trip. Corey Maggette ended with 25 points, as the Clippers topped the Bobcats, 100-93, on Monday at the Staples Center.

Gerald Wallace scored 20 and had 12 boards in the loss to the Clippers for the Bobcats, who have dropped six of their last 10 games overall. Matt Carroll had 19 points and nine rebounds, while rookie Adam Morrison scored 15 in defeat.

On the injury front for Charlotte, forwards Emeka Okafor (strained left calf) and Sean May (sore right knee) are questionable for tonight's game.

The Bobcats are 9-19 on the road this season. They are also scheduled to play Portland, Seattle, Utah and Phoenix on the swing.

This is the first of two meetings between the clubs this season. Charlotte will host the Kings on March 14th at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

The teams have split four meetings. The Kings are 0-2 as the visitor against the Bobcats.

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