Metu finished Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves with four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes. Coach Luke Walton said Metu will start two more games before he's reassessed.
Making his third straight start, Metu came back down to earth after a string of encouraging performances. He finished Monday's win over Detroit with 16 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and a block, and in his first start (Friday at OKC) he posted 15 points, five boards and one block. With the Kings searching for answers at the power forward spot, Metu will get at least two more starts before the coaching staff decides whether or not it will make another change. Maurice Harkless, who started 10 of the first 11 games of the season, picked up his second straight DNP-CD on Wednesday.