Kings vs. Warriors: Injury Updates and Lineup Concerns
The Sacramento Kings are set to begin a five-game homestand against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center, but could be missing up to three starters. Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis are both questionable due to injuries, while Keegan Murray continues to recover from thumb surgery.
Kings coach Doug Christie faces tough lineup decisions if LaVine and Sabonis cannot play. Meanwhile, the Warriors will also be missing a starter.
Warriors' Steph Curry to Sit Out
Warriors star Steph Curry played despite a cold in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns. However, Coach Steve Kerr announced that Curry will not play against the Kings 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.”
— Steve Kerr, Warriors head coach
Kings' Malik Monk Returns
Malik Monk will return to the Kings’ lineup after missing the last two games for personal reasons. Sacramento recently secured a surprising 135-133 win over the Milwaukee Bucks but followed that with a 130-124 loss to the Denver Nuggets to close a difficult four-game road trip.
Summary
Both teams face key injury challenges ahead of their matchup, impacting starters for the Kings and the Warriors as they prepare for the upcoming home game.
Author's summary: The Kings and Warriors prepare for a crucial game amid significant injury concerns, with key starters questionable or confirmed out, shaping the teams' strategies.