The Sacramento Kings (5-16) face the Houston Rockets (13-5) on Wednesday, December 3, at 8:00 PM ET at Toyota Center. Sacramento enters on a two-game losing streak, while Houston rides a three-game winning streak.
Sacramento will be without Domantas Sabonis due to a left knee partial meniscus tear. Dennis Schroder is questionable with a right hip flexor strain, and Malik Monk is probable with right shoulder soreness. Dylan Cardwell, Daeqwon Plowden, and Isaiah Stevens remain on two-way G League assignments.
The Kings’ scoring will rely on Zach LaVine, who averages 20.7 points per game, alongside Keegan Murray at 18.3 points and 7.0 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan provides consistent scoring and veteran leadership in the frontcourt, while Russell Westbrook contributes 13.6 points and 6.8 assists per game.
Houston faces significant injury challenges, with Fred VanVleet out after right knee ACL surgery and Dorian Finney-Smith sidelined for left ankle surgery. Tari Eason is out with a right oblique strain, Steven Adams is questionable with right ankle tendinopathy, and Isaiah Crawford remains on a two-way G League assignment.
The Rockets’ offensive load falls on Kevin Durant, who averages 25.1 points, and Alperen Sengun with 22.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Amen Thompson adds 17.1 points and 7.0 rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr. provides 14.9 points and 6.5 rebounds.
The matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
