Kings vs. Warriors: Injury Updates and Lineup Decisions
The Sacramento Kings are preparing to start a five-game homestand against the Golden State Warriors at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. However, their lineup faces uncertainty with potentially three starters missing.
Kings Injury Concerns
- Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis are questionable due to injuries.
- Keegan Murray remains in recovery from thumb surgery.
Coach Doug Christie will need to make lineup decisions if LaVine and Sabonis are unable to play.
Warriors Lineup Update
Warriors star Stephen Curry played despite battling a cold in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns. Before the game against the Kings, Curry planned to consult team doctors on whether to play on the second night of a back-to-back.
“He’s wiped out right now, so I don’t care what the doctors say. We’ve got to get him some rest, so I’ll make the decision right now. He’s not going to play.” – Coach Steve Kerr
Curry will sit out, leaving the Warriors without one of their starters.
Additional Notes
- Malik Monk returns to the Kings’ lineup after missing the previous two games due to personal reasons.
- The Kings recently achieved a surprising 135-133 win over the Milwaukee Bucks but then lost 130-124 to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, ending a challenging four-game road trip.
Author’s summary: The Kings face key player injuries ahead of their Warriors matchup, while the Warriors will rest Curry, making for an unpredictable showdown at Golden 1 Center.