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Very telling numbers. The Kings finished ahead of the Lakers, and above their season averages, for offensive rebounds, second chance points and points in the paint, despite no Domantas Sabonis, Sacto’s individual leader in all three categories. AK – 1:38 AM

Win one for the big man. With Domantas Sabonis sitting out due to illness, the Kings went into Crypto and stole one from the Lakers. De’Aaron Fox starred as the Kings beat the Lakers by a final of 116-111. Here are 6 quick thoughts as Sac makes it 5 straight. – 12:59 AM

Richaun Holmes is doing work for the Kings. He has 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting with nine rebounds. The Kings are outrebounding the Lakers 32-20 despite the absence of Domantas Sabonis. They’re also winning 86-74 with three minutes left in the third quarter. – 12:07 AM

From down 14 to up 10 without Domantas Sabonis.
Your 2022-2023 Sacramento Kings. – 12:06 AM

First half box score @Sacramento Kings at @Los Angeles Lakers
Kings rally back from double digit deficit in 1Q. Playing without Sabonis (non-COVID illness) pic.twitter.com/jZCMH915gO – 11:48 PM


The only time the Kings really go away from their Sabonis-centered offense is when De’Aaron Fox is going in the 4th quarter.
It’s a lot to ask, but if Fox can play like this for a whole game, Sacramento still has a good chance to win. – 11:33 PM

The Kings have a 23-15 rebounding advantage against the Lakers despite the absence of Domantas Sabonis. – 11:31 PM

Having a poor three-point shooting night with Domas out is not ideal timing. – 11:18 PM

I expect the offense to look different with Domantas Sabonis out.
There’s no excuse to be this poor defending the paint without him. – 11:08 PM

The Kings offense without Domantas Sabonis is staggeringly different. – 10:56 PM

The Pelicans lost to the Heat. The Kings can move into a tie for third in the Western Conference if they manage to beat the Lakers tonight despite the absence of Domantas Sabonis. – 10:17 PM

Domantas Sabonis is out tonight, per Mike Brown. Richaun Holmes will start in his place. – 9:05 PM

Kings coach Mike Brown says Richaun Holmes will start in place of Domantas Sabonis tonight vs. the Lakers. – 9:03 PM

Harrison Barnes is out here warming up for tonight’s game against the Lakers. Domantas Sabonis and Matthew Dellavedova have been ruled out due to illness. I’m hearing a number of people around the team have fallen ill. Not sure how widespread yet. pic.twitter.com/GWj0UvLJko – 8:52 PM

This just in…
Updated Injury Report vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 1/18:
Domantas Sabonis (Non COVID illness) – OUT
Matthew Dellavedova (Non COVID illness) – OUT
Can say multiple people in traveling party are sick. – 8:51 PM

Sacramento Kings say that Domantas Sabonis is out for tonight’s game vs the Lakers because of a non-Covid illness. – 8:47 PM

Domantas Sabonis & Matthew Dellavedova are OUT tonight vs Lakers with an illness. – 8:47 PM

Updated Injury Report vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 1/18:
Domantas Sabonis (Non COVID illness) – OUT
Matthew Dellavedova (Non COVID illness) – OUT – 8:46 PM

Updated Injury Report vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 1/18:
Domantas Sabonis (Non COVID illness) – OUT
Matthew Dellavedova (Non COVID illness) – OUT – 8:46 PM

Kings-Lakers gameday live: LeBron James nears scoring record; Domantas Sabonis, Matthew Dellevedova questionable; Alex Len out sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:09 PM

Ep. 118 of The Kings Beat Podcast:
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis wins Player of the Week, edges out Harrison Barnes. With @Sean Cunningham, @BrendenNunesNBA and @James Ham kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/kings-domant… – 7:23 PM

The Kings are now listing Domantas Sabonis and Mathew Dellavedova as questionable for tonight’s game against the Lakers due to illness. Alex Len is out due to illness. – 6:38 PM

Domantas Sabonis and Matthew Dellavedova have been added to the Kings’ injury list as questionable with non-covid related illness. Alex Len has been ruled out with a non-covid illness. – 6:34 PM

‘Just the beginning’: Kings stars De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis share spotlight on ESPN as ‘NBA Today’ features the Beam Team
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:44 PM
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