With the Golden State Warriors missing Draymond Green due to a suspension for Game 3, the Sacramento Kings could also potentially be without an All-Star in the frontcourt on Thursday evening in San Francisco.
On Tuesday, Domantas Sabonis was listed on the injury report with a sternum contusion. The Kings center is listed as questionable for Thursday’s Game 3 at Chase Center.
Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:
Kings say Domantas Sabonis has suffered a sternum contusion and is questionable for Game 3 vs. Warriors.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 19, 2023
After the pair of battling bigs were tangled up while in transition during Game 2 in Sacramento, Sabonis appeared to grab Green’s leg, causing the former Defensive Player of the Year to step on his chest. Following a review, Green was ejected and Sabonis was assessed a technical foul.
With Green ejected, the Kings secured a 2-0 lead in the series with the win in Game 2.
After the incident on Monday night, Sabonis underwent X-rays in his ribs/lungs area. The X-rays came back negative, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
X-rays returned negative on Sabonis’ sternum and it appears he’s avoided injury, source tells ESPN. He will undergo additional testing on Tuesday as a precaution. https://t.co/7gmm172EG8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 18, 2023
The Warriors will host the Kings on Thursday as the series turns to San Francisco. Game 3 between the Warriors and Kings is expected to tip off at 7 p.m. PT at Chase Center.
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