Two Sacramento Kings Stars Out vs. Warriors
The Sacramento Kings will be without two key players in their upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors. Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine have both been ruled out due to injuries.
Injury Details
Lithuanian center Domantas Sabonis is sidelined with a rib contusion. He injured his side during the first quarter of Sacramento's recent loss to the Denver Nuggets but still played 37 minutes, achieving a double-double with 13 points and 17 rebounds.
Zach LaVine is dealing with lower back soreness and will miss his first game of the season. Before his injury, LaVine had an impressive start, averaging 27.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, while shooting 51.6% from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc.
"Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (ribs) and Zach LaVine (back) have both been ruled out for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors."
Impact on the Kings
Both players' absence will affect the Kings' lineup and performance against a strong Warriors team on Wednesday night.
Summary: Injuries to Sabonis and LaVine will challenge Sacramento’s efforts against Golden State, as both have been key contributors to the team’s strong start this season.