Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20)
Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20)
The Los Angeles Clippers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 10-21 record after defeating the Detroit Pistons at home on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)
In Sunday’s victory over the Pistons, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded a career-high 55 points to go along with 11 rebounds while James Harden added 28 points, four rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory at home on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Tuesday’s contest with an 8-24 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10)
Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10)
DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Kings in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points, four rebounds and five assists while Maxime Raynaud recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray Play?
For the Kings, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)
Sacramento has ruled out LaVine as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain.
With LaVine still sidelined, Nique Clifford and Keon Ellis will likely continue to have increased roles.
The Kings have also ruled out Domantas Sabonis as he remains sidelined while recovering from a partially torn meniscus.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) — Source: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Murray has been upgraded to questionable due to a calf strain and he has a chance to return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Clippers.
Drew Eubanks is off Sacramento’s injury report as he will return against the Clippers after being sidelined since December 11 due to a left thumb fracture.
Clippers Injury Report, Will John Collins, Bogan Bogdanovic Play?
On the other side, the Clippers have five players listed on their injury report, including both John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) — Source: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has listed Collins as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive game.
If Collins is sidelined once again, Nicolas Batum and Derrick Jones Jr. could both have increased roles.
The Clippers have ruled out Bogdanovic due to left hamstring injury management as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
LA Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) — Source: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Ivica Zubac and Bradley Beal have also been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Chris Paul remains sidelined as he is away from the team.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Kings and Clippers from Los Angeles at 11:00 p.m. EST.
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