The Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, December 30 at the Golden 1 Center, with Sacramento sporting an 8-24 record and Los Angeles at 10-21. The Kings are on a one-game losing streak after a 101-125 loss to the Lakers, while the Clippers are on a four-game winning streak, including a 112-99 victory over Detroit.
Sacramento sights multiple injuries heading into the matchup. Zach LaVine is sidelined with a left ankle sprain, Domantas Sabonis is out with a partial left knee meniscus tear and Dylan Cardwell, Daeqwon Plowden and Isaiah Stevens are unavailable due to G League assignments. Keegan Murray is questionable due to a right calf strain.
DeMar DeRozan remains the leading scorer for Sacramento, averaging 18.8 points on 50.6% shooting while adding 3.8 assists per game. LaVine contributes 20.2 points per game when healthy, and Murray is averaging 14.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. Sabonis provides inside presence with 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds per game.
The Clippers are dealing with their own injury concerns. Bradley Beal is out with a left hip fracture, Bogdan Bogdanovic is sidelined with a left hamstring injury, Chris Paul is unavailable and Ivica Zubac will miss time with a sprained left ankle. John Collins is listed as doubtful and has an illness.
James Harden leads the Clippers with 26.3 points, 8.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Kawhi Leonard adds 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Zubac, when available, anchors the paint with 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. provide secondary scoring and perimeter defense.
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