LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - December 4th, 2021 | NBA Season 2021-22
The LA Clippers will travel to the Golden 1 Center to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The Kings' last game was a 124-115 victory over the Clippers at the Staples Center on Wednesday. They'll host the LA Clippers at home after a two-day break.
The LA Clippers, meanwhile, will be playing their second game of a back-to-back. They are coming off a statement win (119-115) over the LeBron James-led LA Lakers on Friday. Now, Tyronn Lue and his men have an opportunity to redeem themselves from Wednesday's loss as they try and tie their season series with the Kings at one game apiece.
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👑 6 players in double-figures
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LA Clippers Injury Report
There isn't much change in the LA Clippers' injury report. Kawhi Leonard and Jason Preston continue to rehabilitate from their respective long-term injuries. Leonard is recovering from an ACL tear, whereas Preston is healing from a right foot injury he suffered during the offseason.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Batum is under the NBA's health and safety protocols. He will need to register two negative COVID-19 tests to return. Batum has missed seven straight games. His teammate Luke Kennard said - "We definitely miss him" - after last night's win over the Lakers.
Moreover, Paul George hurt his ankle against the LA Lakers last night. He isn't listed on the injury report so far, but might get added later.
Paul George says he re-tweaked his ankle tonight. The Clippers face the Kings tomorrow. This will be something to monitor.
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Sacramento Kings Injury Report
Harrison Barnes continues to be sidelined due to a sprain in his right foot. He has missed the last four games, and is listed as doubtful for this one. Maurice Harkless is also questionable for this clash due to soreness in his left knee. He has missed several games this season, and has been absent in the last three.
Robert Woodard II continues to be in the G-League affiliate, Stockton King,s on assignment.
LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings: Predicted Lineups
LA Clippers
If Paul George doesn't sit out of the game, coach Tyronn Lue is expected to deploy the same lineup from last night.
Reggie Jackson could run the point guard role as usual, but George should play the shooting guard position instead of small forward. Marcus Morris Sr. will likely play the small forward role while Serge Ibaka starts as the power forward. Ivica Zubac should retain his center position.
However, coach Lue could return to his old lineup from a week ago to get perimeter defense against the Kings. The point guard and center position might remain the same. Eric Bledsoe could start as the shooting guard while George starts at the 3. Morris will likely be the power forward while Ibaka comes off the bench.
Sacramento Kings
As there are no surprises in their injury report, the Sacramento Kings will likely deploy the same lineup from their last game.
Coach Alvin Gentry has made some changes to the starting 5. De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton should continue to run the backcourt with Fox at the point. Terence Davis will likely be the new small forward until Harrison Barnes returns while Chimezie Metu starts as the power forward.
And finally, Richaun Holmes should retain his center position. Buddy Hield and Davion Mitchell could come off the bench.
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LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings: Predicted Starting 5s
LA Clippers
G - Reggie Jackson | G - Paul George | F - Marcus Morris Sr. | F - Serge Ibaka | C - Ivica Zubac.
Sacramento Kings
G - De'Aaron Fox | G - Tyrese Haliburton | F - Terence Davis | F - Chimezie Metu | C - Richaun Holmes.