Will Domantas Sabonis play tonight against the Detroit Pistons? Latest Kings 3x All-Star Status News (Dec. 26)


Domantas Sabonis is questionable to play against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is dealing with an unspecified ailment. soaps has missed three games this season. If he doesn't suit up, it would be his fourth absence of the season. The Kings are 1-1 without Sabonis.

In 28 games, he averaged 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 head into the stacked Western Conference with a 13-17 record, 12th in the standings.

The Pistons enter Thursday's matchup in impressive form, winning three of their last four games, including two straight on the road against the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Sacramento is hoping Domantas Sabonis is close to going, as a fifth straight loss could be imminent if he isn't.

Statistics of Domantas Sabonis 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 an excellent streak against them in last year's two-game season series, 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 this to win matches. The Kings can counter that with players like Sabonis at their disposal, making his availability even more crucial. His rebounding and size could make him a key factor in this matchup.

How to watch the game 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 regions. Viewers outside of television coverage areas can watch the action live online using NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 10:00 pm ET at the Golden 1 Center.