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Sacramento Kings Star Questionable vs Detroit Pistons

Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis could miss action against the Detroit Pistons.
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Jan 9, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jan 9, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Thursday’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings could miss a key player for the home team. Domantas Sabonis’ playing status is currently up in the air.

According to the official NBA injury report, Sabonis is questionable on Thursday. He is dealing with an illness heading into the matchup.

It’s worth noting that Sabonis was reportedly not present at Sacramento’s shootaround on Thursday morning. Typically, that’s a sign a player is on pace to miss a matchup. However, that’s not a guarantee. The Kings are operating with the idea that Sabonis remains a 50/50 shot to play.

So far this season, Sabonis has just two absences in 30 games. Back in mid-November, the star veteran missed a matchup against the Utah Jazz and the following game against the Atlanta Hawks.

When Sabonis returned to the court, he checked in for 40 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers. Since then, Sabonis has appeared in 15 consecutive games for the Kings. He’s been averaging 35 minutes on the floor.

Currently, the Kings are in the midst of a four-game losing streak. Since December started, Sacramento is 4-6. In games without Sabonis this season, the Kings are 1-2.

In 28 games this year, Sabonis has averaged 21 points per game on 60 percent shooting from the field. He remains a three-point threat, as he’s knocking down threes at a 42 percent clip on two attempts per game. Along with his scoring, Sabonis has averaged 14 rebounds and six assists per game.

The Pistons and the Kings are set to tip off at 10 PM ET. Sabonis’ status remains up in the air.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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