Will Domantas Sabonis play against the Detroit Pistons tonight? Updates on Kings 3x All-Star status (December 26)

The use of Domantas Sabonis is questionable against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is battling an unspecified illness. Sabonis has missed three games this season. If he doesn’t play, it would be his fourth absence this season. The Kings are 1-1 without Sabonis.

He averaged 21.1 points in 28 games. 13.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists, shooting percentage 60.3%, including 41.8% from 3 and 79.1% from the free throw line. However, Sacramento has failed to establish a winning record despite his availability. With a record of 13-17, they are in 12th place overall in the high-profile Western Conference.

The Pistons enter Thursday’s matchup in impressive form, winning three of their last four games, including two on the road against the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Sacramento is hoping Domantas Sabonis is fit as a fifth straight loss could be imminent in his absence.

Domantas Sabonis vs Detroit Pistons stats

Domantas Sabonis played 21 games against the Detroit Pistons, averaging 17.6 ppg, 10.0 rpg and 3.9 apg on 59/29/79 splits, and won 12 games. He had an excellent run in the two-game season series against them last year, averaging 33.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 10.0 rpg. The Kings took a 1-1 lead. Sabonis and the Kings will face the Pistons for the first time this year.

Detroit is one of the most physical teams. You depend on that to win games. The Kings can counteract this with players like Sabonis, which makes his availability even more important. His rebounding and size could make him a key factor in this matchup.

How to watch the Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings game?

FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and NBC Sports California will cover the Detroit Pistons vs. Sacramento Kings game in local areas. Viewers outside TV broadcast areas can watch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 10:00 p.m. ET at the Golden 1 Center.