The Sacramento Kings are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
Sacramento enters Thursday’s game with a 6-20 record after losing on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
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Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
In Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves, DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Kings as he recorded 17 points and four rebounds while Precious Achiuwa added 17 points and six rebounds of his own off the bench.
Now Sacramento will try to bounce back on Thursday night in a tough road matchup against the Trail Blazers.
On the other side, Portland enters Thursday’s contest with a 10-16 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home on Sunday.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 35 points and four assists while Jerami Grant recorded 35 points and three rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis Play?
For the Kings, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sacramento has ruled out LaVine due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves and it is expected to sideline him for at least one week.
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With LaVine sidelined, Keon Ellis, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford could be in line for larger roles.
The Kings have also ruled out Sabonis as he continues to recover from a partially torn meniscus, though he is expected to be re-evaluated soon.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
With Sabonis still sidelined, Maxime Raynaud will likely continue to start in his place while Achiuwa could have an increased role off the bench.
Drew Eubanks has also been ruled out due to thumb injury while Dennis Schroder has been listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain.
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Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Jrue Holiday Play?
On the other side, the Trail Blazers have five players listed on their injury report for Thursday’s game.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5)Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Portland has ruled out Jrue Holiday as he continues to be sidelined due to a right calf strain while Scoot Henderson is out with a left hamstring tear.
The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley as they all continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Kings and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.