Kings vs. Thunder: Injury Updates and Key Points for NBA Cup Game
The Sacramento Kings will face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center in an NBA Cup matchup. The Kings enter the game as big underdogs, facing the Thunder for just the second time in 11 days after a close 107-101 loss in Oklahoma City.
Recent Performance and Key Players
- Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points in their last meeting.
- Zach LaVine was the top scorer for the Kings with 23 points in that game.
Injury Reports
- Sacramento Kings
- Domantas Sabonis is listed as questionable due to a left ribcage contusion.
- Keegan Murray remains out following left thumb surgery.
- Zach LaVine missed the previous game against the Golden State Warriors due to lower back soreness but is not currently on the injury report.
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Luguentz Dort is questionable with a right upper trap strain.
- Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery), Nikola Topic (testicular cancer), Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain), Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery), and Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery) are all out.
Three Keys to the Game
“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.”
LaVine is currently 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 beyond the arc.
Summary
The Kings face a tough challenge against the Thunder without full health, relying heavily on LaVine’s scoring ability to contend with a deep and talented opponent.
Author's note: The Kings’ success depends greatly on key players returning to form and overcoming injury setbacks against a strong Thunder team.
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