The fever dream is finally over in Sacramento, as after winning seven straight games, the Kings are finally back in the loss column after suffering a 130-115 loss at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Now, the Kings will look to start a new winning streak in tonight's game against the Houston Rockets. But who will they have available? And who will the Rockets have in their lineup tonight? Here is the full injury report ahead of this Western Conference clash.
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
After an unlucky start to the season, the Kings have, for the most part, managed to stay healthy since then. However, tonight is the rare exception to the rule, as the team has three players listed on their injury report.
The player you are probably the most curious about is Malik Monk – the Kings' dynamic combo guard who missed the team's loss against the Bucks with a groin injury. Fortunately, it looks like he will be back for tonight's game, as he is currently listed as probable for the game. For reference, when a player is listed as "probable" for a game, that usually means they have a roughly 75% chance of playing.
Outside of Monk, the other names that are featured on the injury report are Devin Carter and Jordan McLaughlin (per Basketball Reference). Carter is listed as questionable (so a 50/50 chance of playing) with left shoulder soreness. Remember, Carter's left shoulder is the one he had surgery on in the offseason. Meanwhile, McLaughlin is out for tonight's game for personal reasons.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Coincidentally, the Rockets also have three names listed on their Basketball Reference injury report. The big injury for them is the one sustained by their starting forward: Jabari Smith Jr. Smith suffered a left metacarpal fracture a few weeks ago, and he will be out for another two to six weeks.
Outside of Smith, the Rockets will be without Jock Landale, who, like McLaughlin, is out for personal reasons. Lastly, Tari Eason has missed the team's last 13 games with what is being characterized as "lower leg injury management." He is listed as doubtful for this game, which gives him a roughly 25% chance of playing.
After tonight's game, the Kings will get two days off before playing the Washington Wizards on Sunday, January 19.