Domantas Sabonis is doubtful to play against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is dealing with an unspecified illness. Shampoo has missed three games this season. If it doesn’t suit him, it will be his fourth absence of the season. Kings 1-1 without Sabonis.
In 28 games, he is averaging 21.1 points. 13.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists, 60.3% shooting, including 41.8% from 3 and 79.1% from the free throw line. However, Sacramento he has not achieved a winning record despite his availability. They are trailing in the stacked Western Conference with a 13-17 record, 12th in the standings.
The Pistons enter Thursday’s clash in impressive form, winning three of their last four games, including back-to-back road games against the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Sacramento will be hoping Domantas Sabonis is good to go as a fifth straight loss could be imminent if he is out.
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Statistics Domantas Samonis vs. Detroit Pistons
Domantas Sabonis has played 21 games against the Detroit Pistons, averaging 17.6 ppg, 10.0 rpg and 3.9 apg in 59/29/79 splits, winning 12 games. He had a great run against them in the two-game series last year, averaging 33.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 10.0 rpg. The Kings went 1-1. Sabonis and the Kings will face the Pistons for the first time this year.
Detroit is one of the more physical teams. He relies on it to win games. The Kings can address that with players like Sabonis at their disposal, making his availability even more critical. His rebounding and size could make him a key factor in this matchup.
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings?
FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and NBC Sports California will provide coverage of the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings game in local areas. Viewers outside of television coverage areas can watch live action online through NBA League Pass. The game will start at 10:00 pm. ET at the Golden 1 Center.