The Kings and Rockets meet again with last season’s sweep fresh in memory. Sacramento won all three matchups in different ways, first by hitting 15 straight shots to bury Houston early, then by outlasting them in a shootout where a cold third quarter proved costly, and finally by shooting over 50 percent even after Domantas Sabonis went down.
No single player carried the Kings, it was a collective effort built on consistent shot-making. Houston had one of the league’s best defenses last year, but Sacramento’s style seemed to fit perfectly against them. This time, the Rockets look for payback.
Game Details
Houston Rockets Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | C | 3 Dec | Day-To-Day | 3 Dec: Adams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Kings. |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | F | 11 Dec | Out | 2 Dec: Finney-Smith (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jazz. |
| Tari Eason | F | 18 Dec | Out | 16 Nov: Eason (hip) is expected to miss four to six weeks, coach Ime Udoka announced Saturday. |
| Fred VanVleet | G | 1 Jun | Out | 23 Sep: VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign. |
Sacramento Kings Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Schroder | G | 3 Dec | Out | 3 Dec: Schroder (hip) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets. |
| Malik Monk | G | 3 Dec | Day-To-Day | 3 Dec: Monk (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against Houston. |
| Domantas Sabonis | F | 18 Dec | Out | 21 Nov: Sabonis has been diagnosed with a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks. |
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