Sacramento Kings Injury Report: Will star player Domantas Sabonis feature against Milwaukee Bucks?

The Sacramento Kings are all set to host Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, March 22 at the Golden 1 Center.

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Sacramento Kings are all set to host Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, March 22 at the Golden 1 Center.

Domantas Sabonis is listed on the team's injury report which means he will not play against Bucks.

Sabonis has featured in 58 games this season as he averages 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

The Sacramento Kings are all set to host Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, March 22 at the Golden 1 Center. The talking point from Sacramento Kings point of view would be whether Domantas Sabonis will start against Milwaukee Bucks or not.

Will Domantas Sabonis feature against Milwaukee Bucks?

Domantas Sabonis is listed on the team's injury report ahead of the Bucks clash. He made a return to the squad in the match against Grizzlies on Monday. But, he soon exited the court as he felt discomfort in his right ankle. He has been one of the key players for Sacramento Kings this season. 

He has featured in 58 games this season as he averages 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Sabonis is also a clean shooter, shooting 59% from the field. The Kings have suffered in his absence and are 4-6 over their last 10 games. Kings lost their last clash against Chicago Bulls. As Sabonis will not suit up against Bucks, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan will have to lead the charge for Kings. 

LaVine has been in terrific form as he averages 23.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Their backup center Jonas Valanciunas will likely start against Bucks. Valanciunas has been in great form as he averages 10.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Apart from Sabonis, the Kings have most of the squad at their disposal. On the other hand, Milwaukee Bucks are without Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Jamaree Bouyea, Jericho Sims and Stanley Umude. The Bucks are desperate for a win in order to hold onto their play-in tournament spot. The Kings are placed ninth in the Western Conference with a record of 35-34 as they go up against Bucks, who are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 39-30. 

Domantas Sabonis stats vs Milwaukee Bucks

Domantas Sabonis has played 25 games against the Bucks. In those 25 matches, he averages 16.0 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game against the Bucks. His best game against the Eastern Conference side came in 2021, while he was playing for Indiana Pacers. 

Sabonis played the last match against the Bucks on January 15. In that match, the 28-year-old forward registered 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists but it wasn't enough to stop Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. from winnings 130-115. 

When and where to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings clash?

The tip-off time for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings clash is 10:00 pm ET. The Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings clash live broadcast will be available on NBA TV, FDSWI and NBCS-CA. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings clash on Fubo TV app and NBA League Pass.

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