Kings vs. Thunder: Sabonis, Dort Injury Updates and NBA Cup Preview
As the Sacramento Kings prepare to face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup game at Golden 1 Center, they enter as clear underdogs. This matchup marks their second meeting in 11 days after the Kings lost 107-101 in Oklahoma City.
Recent Game Recap
In their previous encounter, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points for the Thunder, while Zach LaVine led the Kings with 23 points. The Kings currently hold a 3-5 record.
Injury Reports
- Domantas Sabonis is questionable due to a left ribcage contusion.
- Keegan Murray remains sidelined after left thumb surgery.
- Zach LaVine missed the recent win over the Warriors with lower back soreness but is not on the injury report for the upcoming game.
The Thunder, holding an 8-1 record, list Luguentz Dort as questionable with a right upper trap strain. Several players are out:
- Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery)
- Nikola Topic (testicular cancer)
- Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain)
- Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery)
- Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery)
Three Keys to the Game
- The Kings managed to beat the Warriors without LaVine and Sabonis, but against the Thunder, they will need their leading scorer on the court.
- LaVine is averaging 27.4 points per game, matching his career high from the 2020-21 season.
- He is shooting a career-best 51.6% from the field and 38% from three-point range.
“The Kings didn’t need LaVine and Sabonis to beat the Warriors with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green out of the lineup, but they will need their leading scorer against Oklahoma City.”
The game will be key for both teams as the Kings look to improve their record and challenge the reigning champions.
Author's summary: The Kings face a tough challenge against the Thunder in the NBA Cup, with key injury doubts and the need for LaVine’s scoring prowess to overcome the defending champions.
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