The Sacramento Kings received a welcome boost with the news that rookie Nique Clifford and point guard Killian Hayes are set to play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Both players were upgraded from questionable to available on the injury report, with Clifford recovering from a left midfoot sprain and Hayes dealing with left finger soreness.
On the Hawks' side, Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale are listed as questionable, while Jonathan Kuminga and Onyeka Okongwu have been ruled out due to injuries.
The Kings, holding a 19-55 record, are struggling at the bottom of the Western Conference and face a tough road trip after losses to the Hornets and Magic. Meanwhile, the Hawks are sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference, fighting to maintain their playoff position with a 41-33 record. Despite a recent loss to the Celtics, the Hawks have been on a hot streak, winning 14 of their last 15 games.
While the return of Clifford and Hayes is a positive for the Kings, they remain shorthanded with key players like Drew Eubanks, De’Andre Hunter, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, and Russell Westbrook sidelined due to injuries.
Game Details:
- When: 4:30 p.m.
- Where: State Farm Arena
- TV: NBC Sports California
- Radio: Sactown Sports 1140
- Odds: Hawks favored by 15.5
- Over/Under: 236.5
Injury Report:
- Kings: Nique Clifford (foot) and Killian Hayes (finger) are available. Out are Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee), and Russell Westbrook (toe).
- Hawks: Injury report not yet submitted.
With the Kings looking to turn their fortunes around and the Hawks aiming to solidify their playoff spot, this matchup promises to be an intriguing contest.