A STRONGLY WORDED BASKETBALL CONTEST: Kings by 29 over Mavs. The Kings have made several convincing arguments for themselves as the team in the NBA, like that recent blowout of the Nets and the come-from-behind win in Los Angeles on Christmas. They are 1-1 with San Antonio, the win having been a blowout and the loss aclose one in Mike Bibby's first game back. The only argument left to make is with those crazy Pacers--March 9th.