Zach LaVine gets another major injury status update for Thunder clash
The Sacramento Kings had a positive injury report regarding Zach Lavin’s star status ahead of their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
LaVine played in the Kings’ first seven games of the season, establishing himself as a key weapon on offense. However, back pain forced him to miss his first game when Sacramento faced the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Fortunately for him, his team came out victorious.
As Sacramento prepares for Friday night’s NBA playoff game, the team got a solid update regarding LaVine’s health, according to reporter Jason Anderson. He is not on the injury report as he is scheduled to play in the upcoming game against the Thunder.
“The Sacramento Kings are listing Domantas Sabonis (ribs) as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Zach LaVine is not listed on the injury report after missing Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with back soreness,” Anderson wrote.
What’s next for Zach LaVine, Kings
That’s a great update for the Kings on Zach LaVine’s health. It was a daily problem for him due to back pain, but now he is good to go forward.
Before missing his first game of the campaign, LaVine averaged 27.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and two assists over his seven appearances. He is shooting 51.6% from the field, including 38.3% from beyond the arc and 92.9% from the free throw line.
Sacramento was average with their offensive style of play. The team ranks 15th in scoring offense (116.9) and 20th in offensive rating (114.7). In terms of defensive performance, they rank 26th in scoring defense (120.4) and 24th in defensive rating (118.1).
The Kings will continue their preparations for the home match against the Thunder. The contest will take place on November 7th at 10:00 PM ET.
2025-11-07 05:28:00
