The Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers enter Monday’s contest with lengthy injury lists as both teams look to extend their recent momentum at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Sacramento arrives at 6–17 and on a one-game winning streak following a 127–111 home victory over Miami. Indiana stands at 5–18 and also carries a one-game win streak after defeating Chicago 120–105.
The Kings continue to navigate significant rotation challenges. Domantas Sabonis remains out with a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, removing their leading rebounder and interior facilitator from the lineup.
Keegan Murray is listed as questionable due to right trapezius soreness. Murray’s 16.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game offer stability on the wing, and his status will be a major focus ahead of tipoff.
Dennis Schroder is also questionable with a right hip flexor strain. His playmaking has been central to Sacramento’s offense, as he averages 6.0 assists per game in 18 appearances.
The Kings will again be without Dylan Cardwell, Devin Carter, Daeqwon Plowden, and Isaiah Stevens, all assigned to the G League in two-way or development roles.
Without Sabonis and potentially without Murray or Schroder, Sacramento leans more heavily on Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Russell Westbrook to carry the scoring load.
Indiana’s situation is even more impacted by injuries. Tyrese Haliburton continues to be sidelined after tearing his right Achilles tendon. Aaron Nesmith remains unavailable with a left knee MCL sprain.
Obi Toppin joins him on the inactive list due to a stress fracture in his right foot. The Pacers also list Quenton Jackson, Kam Jones, and Ben Sheppard as out with various lower-body injuries.
This marks the first meeting between the Kings and Pacers this season.
Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET as both teams look to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
