Even though they don't play the same position, tonight's contest may be decided by the leading scorers of both teams. Kevin Martin leads all Sacramento Kings with an average of 21.1 points per game against the Trail Blazers, and his huge effort in the first meeting between the two teams proved to be the difference.

For the Trail Blazers, Zach Randolph, as always, must stay aggressive on the offensive end. ZeBo averages 26.3 points and 11.7 rebounds per game against the Kings and his ability to get high quality shots from inside the paint should give the Trail Blazers an enormous boost.

Beyond tonight's game, Zach Randolph and Kevin Martin are fighting for league-wide honors as well. Both Randolph and Martin are up for the NBA's Most Improved Player. Martin has drastically improved his scoring efficiency and Randolph has been a near lock for a double-double all season long.

It's tough to argue with the grassroots movement to get Ime Udoka considered among the NBA's Most Improved. One year after playing the NBA Development League, Udoka has been the only Trail Blazer to start every game, and has been considered the most consistent Trail Blazer this year.

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