5 January 2025

Domantas Sabonis is questionable to play Against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is dealing with an unspecified illness. Sabonis He has missed three games this season and if he is not fit, it would be his fourth absence of the season. The Kings won 1-1 without Sabonis.

In 28 games he averaged 21.1 points. 13.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists, shooting 60.3%, including 41.8% from 3 and 79.1% from the free throw line. but, Sacramento He was unable to produce a winning record despite his availability. They are reeling in a stacked Western Conference with a 13-17 record, and 12th in the standings.

The Pistons enter Thursday's game on impressive form, having won three of their last four games, including back-to-back away games against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Sacramento will hope Domantas Sabonis is in good shape because a fifth straight loss could be imminent if he is in his absence.

Statistics Domantas Sabonis vs. Detroit Pistons

Domantas Sabonis 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 performance against them in the two-game season series last year, 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 most physical teams. He relies on that to win games. The Kings can counter that with players like Sabonis at their disposal, which makes his availability even more important. His rebounding and size could make him a key factor in this matchup.

How to watch the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings game?

FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and NBC Sports California will provide coverage of the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings game in local areas. Viewers outside TV coverage areas can watch live events online via NBA League Pass. The game will start at 10:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center.