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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Bounces back with double-double
Achiuwa racked up 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 136-127 loss to the Pistons.
The Kings have stuck with Achiuwa in the starting five, and Keegan Murray's (calf) premature exit padded the big man's bottom line in the loss. The Kings have tried to patch the gap left by Domantas Sabonis (knee) with mixed success, but the combo of Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud has been somewhat effective. If Murray is held out for additional games, we may see a similar spike in Achiuwa's production as 2025 comes to a close.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Logs season-high 27 points in loss
Westbrook accumulated 27 points (9-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 136-127 loss to Detroit.
Westbrook fired up 21 shot attempts and managed his best scoring total of the season during the defeat. Westbrook's career renaissance has been a major boost for the Kings, but the former MVP's contributions have yet to translate into many wins. If Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (ankle) can return to action over the next month, they can join Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan and try to salvage the season, but they face an uphill battle with a conference-worst 7-23 record.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Pops for team-high 37 points
DeRozan finished Tuesday's 136-127 loss to the Pistons with 37 points (12-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 13-15 FT), three rebounds and eight assists across 42 minutes.
DeRozan hit for his highest scoring total of the season in the loss. The veteran is doing all he can to make up for Zach LaVine's (ankle) missing production, but the team has gone 1-3 without their star swingman in the lineup. The 36-year-old guard is still incredibly effective at exploiting mismatches on the court, and his cuts to the basket are still as swift as ever.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Won't return Tuesday
Murray won't return to Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a right calf injury, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Murray didn't start the second half due to the calf issue and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. He'll finish with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two blocks, one rebound, one assist and one steal in 20 minutes. With the 25-year-old forward sidelined, Nique Clifford will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way. Murray's next chance to play will come Saturday versus Dallas.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Ruled out Tuesday
Carter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Carter is dealing with a left ankle sprain and won't suit up Tuesday. The second-year guard has not been a regular part of Sacramento's rotation, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy implications.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: To be re-evaluated in one week
LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
LaVine is progressing in his rehab after spraining his left ankle in a loss to the Timberwolves on Dec. 14, though he'll need at least one more week to recover. With the 30-year-old shooting guard remaining on the shelf, Nique Clifford should continue to see increased playing time.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Downgraded to doubtful
Carter is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pistons with a sprained left ankle.
It's a downgrade from questionable for Carter, who's trending towards sitting out Tuesday. His expected absence doesn't have major ramifications for the Kings, though Keon Ellis and Malik Monk should at least stay in the rotation.
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Kings' Doug McDermott: Upgraded to available
McDermott (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
McDermott is overcoming a questionable designation to suit up Tuesday. That said, he's appeared in just two games for the Kings this season, so it's unlikely McDermott takes the floor in a meaningful capacity.
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Kings' Doug McDermott: Game-time call for Tuesday
McDermott (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
McDermott has returned to the injury report due to the same knee injury that's been bugging him since Saturday. He hasn't seen much action of late even when healthy, so his availability should have little impact on Sacramento's rotation.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Questionable for Tuesday
Carter is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Pistons due to a sprained left ankle.
We'll have a better idea on Carter's status for Tuesday night based on his activity level at shootaround, but his playing status won't impact fantasy leagues, as he's not a consistent part of the rotation in Sacramento. Across nine games this season, Carter has registered averages of 3.6 points and 1.4 assists per contest. Carter was recalled from the G League's Stockton Kings on Monday after posting 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes against the Salt Lake City Stars on Sunday.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Ruled out for Tuesday
LaVine (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
LaVine is continuing to rehab from a left ankle sprain and hasn't taken the court since Dec. 14. The team has yet to provide another update on his availability moving forward, outside the report that he'll remain sidelined Tuesday, so his status for Saturday's game against the Mavs should come into focus later in the week.
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Kings' Russell Westbrook: Big double-double in win
Westbrook had 21 points (8-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over the Rockets.
Westbrook was one of four Kings to eclipse 20 points -- he combined with DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Dennis Schroder for a total of 98 points in the comeback win. Westbrook continues to defy Father Time with averages of 16.2 points, 8.3 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals over his last six outings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sees five minutes
Monk posted two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT) across five minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over the Rockets.
After picking up two straight DNP-CD's, Monk finally got off the bench in Sunday's win. With Nique Clifford becoming more involved for the Kings, Monk appears to be the odd man out.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Held to nine minutes
Ellis produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across nine minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime victory over the Rockets.
After playing above 30 minutes Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, Ellis has now seen 10 or fewer minutes in two straight games. With such a volatile role, he remains off the fantasy radar in standard formats. A change of scenery could do him some good at this point.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Continues strong work under basket
Raynaud fouled out of Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over Houston after recording 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes.
Raynaud was effective once again as the Kings' replacement at center with his third consecutive double-double. The streak may be enough to give him the backup job for good, as Drew Eubanks (thumb) and Precious Achiuwa have failed to meet expectations as fill-in candidates for Domantas Sabonis (knee). Those in need of center assistance should consider Raynaud, who will likely continue to post decent numbers over the next month while Sabonis remains sidelined.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Flirts with double-double in OT win
DeRozan accumulated 27 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime victory over Houston.
The Kings ended a five-game skid thanks to inspired performances throughout the first unit, with DeRozan finishing as the high scorer in the overtime victory. The veteran has had mixed success in an adjusted role due to Zach LaVine's (ankle) absence, spending more time in the backcourt as a complement to Russell Westbrook. Although he blew up for 33 points earlier in the week, DeRozan also experienced some of his lowest scoring totals of the season during the switch. While he can explode on any given night, his 18.4 point-per-game average this season is on pace to be his worst scoring average since 2012.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Hits game-winner in OT
Schroder totaled 24 points (7-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds and 10 assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over Houston.
Schroder sank a three-pointer with two seconds left to give the Kings the win in an overtime thriller. Despite coming off the bench, Schroder has averaged a solid 27.5 minutes per game since returning from an ankle injury. Russell Westbrook took over at point guard during the absence, and although a switch isn't expected, Schroder is making a case to get his old job back.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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112.0 (27th) |
122.5 (26th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. Sabonis C Domantas Sabonis C | Knee |
| Z. LaVine SG Zach LaVine SG | Ankle |
| K. Murray PF Keegan Murray PF | Calf |
| D. Carter SG Devin Carter SG | Ankle |
| D. Eubanks C Drew Eubanks C | Thumb |
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