The Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors without two of their leading players. Both Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine have been ruled out for Wednesday night's game due to injuries.
Center Domantas Sabonis is suffering from a rib contusion. He sustained the injury during the first quarter of Sacramento’s loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Despite the pain, he played 37 minutes and finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds for a double-double performance.
"Sabonis appeared to injure his side in the first quarter of Sacramento’s loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night but still managed to play 37 minutes."
Guard Zach LaVine is experiencing lower back soreness and will miss his first game of the season. Before the setback, LaVine enjoyed an excellent start to the year, averaging 27.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while shooting 51.6% from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc.
"LaVine, meanwhile, is dealing with lower back soreness and is set to miss his first game of the season."
The absence of both Sabonis and LaVine could significantly challenge the Kings’ depth and offensive rhythm against a strong Warriors lineup.
Author’s summary: Sacramento loses key scorers Sabonis and LaVine to injuries ahead of their matchup with Golden State, posing a big test for the team’s rotation depth.