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Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Kings and Mavericks’ Lengthy Injury Reports Ahead of Saturday’s Face-off ft. Anthony Davis, Keegan Murray

Kings and Mavs release lengthy injury reports for Saturday's face-off!

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The Dallas Mavericks will take the court against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, December 27. This will be the first time that these Western Conference teams will be up against each other in the current NBA season. The hosts are heading into Saturday’s clash on the back of a nine-point loss to the Detroit Pistons, their fourth in the last five games. The game saw DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook coming together to drop 37 and 27 points, respectively for the Kings. However, a combined offensive effort from the Pistons’ starters easily overshadowed them and dropped the Kings to their 23rd loss of the season.

On the other hand, we have the Mavericks. They, too, are coming off a significant loss to the Golden State Warriors, their third in the last five games. Cooper Flagg and Brandon Williams came up with 27 and 26 points, respectively. But unfortunately, it didn’t prove to be enough against the Warriors in their own backyard. With the defeat, the Mavericks dropped their seasonal tally to 12-20.

Both teams are coming off heavy losses and have an injury-riddled roster for Saturday’s face-off. But what are those injuries? Let’s find out.

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Report

Given below is a complete breakdown of the injury reports as well as expected starting lineups for the Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks, scheduled on Saturday.

Sacramento Kings’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Keegan Murray	PF	Calf	Out
Devin Carter	SG	Ankle	Questionable
Zach LaVine	SG	Ankle	Out
Domantas Sabonis	C	Knee	Out
Drew Eubanks	C	Thumb	Out

Keegan Murray underwent an MRI for his calf injury, which revealed a mild calf strain. He is expected to be re-evaluated in one week.

Devin Carter is likely to miss Saturday’s game due to a calf strain. He was unable to play against the Pistons on Tuesday.

Zach LaVine will be out on Saturday with a left ankle sprain. However, per reports, he is nearing his return.

Domantas Sabonis has been out since suffering a partial tear to the meniscus in his left knee last month. He is expected to undergo re-evaluation soon.

Drew Eubanks is nursing his avulsion fracture of the left thumb, and is expected to be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks.

Dallas Mavericks’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Anthony Davis	C	Groin	Questionable
Brandon Williams	PG	Calf	Doubtful
Kyrie Irving	PG	Knee	Out
Dereck Lively II	C	Foot	Out
Dante Exum	SG	Knee	Out

Anthony Davis has been listed as questionable against the Kings due to right adductor soreness.

Brandon Williams is doubtful with a left calf contusion.

Kyrie Irving is rehabbing from a torn ACL and there is no timeline set for his return.

In addition to them, Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum have been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to right knee surgery and right foot surgery.

Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks Predicted Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings: Precious Achiuwa, DeMar DeRozan, Maxime Raynaud, Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford

Dallas Mavericks: PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis*, Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall

Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks

Keegan Murray

Sacramento Kings

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.