Another game, another tough loss for the Sacramento Kings – in more ways than one.

Late in the third quarter as the Kings struggled to put the ball in the basket, Donte Greene fired up a three from the corner and in the process was hit in the arm as Stephen Curry attempted to block the shot. Greene struggled to get back up-court, resulting in an eventual timeout by Paul Westphal. Results after the game confirmed that Donte Greene had a strained elbow, but, he’ll be able to play through the injury according to the Kings medical team headed by Pete Youngman.

As for the game itself, the Kings kept it close early, heading into the half with only a two point deficit. A strong Warrior surge headed by Monta Ellis, who finished with 35 points on 13 of 22 shooting combined with a rough shooting quarter for the Kings doomed their fate as their two point deficit ballooned to 18 as the fourth quarter began.

Tyreke Evans had a fantastic game outside of his sub-par shooting, pulling down 11 rebounds to go with three steals and three assists, but he was unable to keep Ellis in check who in addition to Dorrell Wright had the Kings number all night.

DeMarcus Cousins had his second straight strong showing of the young season, grabbing a very efficient eight rebounds to go with his 16 points – but he yet again struggled at the line.

Hassan Whiteside made his ’12 Kings debut with a one minute time-frame late in the fourth – scoring his first two points of the season, both coming from the charity stripe.

The Kings finished the night 30 of 76 from the floor, en route to their second consecutive loss. They return home to play the New Orleans Hornets this evening as Carl Landry returns to PBP.

Just a quick hitter this morning relating to Kings rookie, Jimmer Fredette. The BYU product will be taking part in a charity game this coming Monday, November 7th at Bruin Arena in Utah.

Fredette is the only King currently scheduled to play in the NBA heavy charity tilt, according to KSL.com:

The NBA roster will include Sacramento Kings draft pick and former Cougar sensation Fredette. Another former local favorite will make his return to Utah as former Jazzman Wesley Matthews will join the NBA squad. Chauncey Billups of the New York Knicks will play as well. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will round out the bigger names for the game. The other confirmed players are Corey Maggette of the Charlotte Bobcats and Anthony Tolliver of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hopefully the tune up will help Fredette get ready for the Sacramento put on and much anticipated Goon Squad Classic, taking part at UC Davis on November 20th.