10* GAME OF THE WEEK on Phoenix Suns.

Neither the Phoenix Suns or the Sacramento Kings will participate in the playoffs, but both teams have picked up their lately regardless. The Suns are coming into this game riding a two-game winning streak, and I like their chances of making that three on the bounce.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Let Down Spot - The Kings upset the Thunder with a 114-112 win Saturday in their last home-game for the season. They'll wrap up the campaign with a pair of games at Phoenix and Houston, and odds are they'll find it hard to motivate themselves to play away from the home-town crowd.

2. DeMarcus Cousins - The Sacramento superstar has sat out each of the Kings' road games since March 21 and will not play any part for the rest of the season. Terrific news for the Suns as he also sat out the last meeting at Phoenix on Nov. 4, a game the Suns won 118-97.

3. X-Factor - The Suns defeated the Pelicans 121-110 at New Orleans Saturday and are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Selection: This is a play on the Phoenix Suns (10*)