The Hornets have the third-worst record in the NBA at 19-57 and have lost six of their last seven games, but the Kings can not pencil in a win just yet. The Kings are coming off a loss to the Washington Wizards, who have the second-worst record in the league at 17-60, and can not afford to lose to another bottom-feeder.

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Both the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Hornets may be without multiple key players in Friday night's matchup.