Is Domantas Sabonis playing against the Golden State Warriors tonight during Game 3 of NBA playoffs?

Is Domantas Sabonis playing against the Golden State Warriors tonight during Game 3 of NBA playoffs?

Mar 16, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10) smiles between plays against the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors have lost the first two games of the series against the Kings. With the series continuing in the Bay, there are a few players who won’t be available for the next game.

After the Game 2 incident, Draymond Green was given a one-game suspension without a fine. The already stumbled Warriors will miss their star forward during the crucial Game 3.

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Whereas for the Kings, Domantas Sabonis was hurt after Draymond Green had stepped on him. Sabonis left the game right after that and was to undergo an X-ray scan of his chest. With Green already out for the Dubs, the Kings will have an advantage in Game 3.

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Is Domantas Sabonis playing tonight?

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After a negative X-ray scan report, Sabonis had avoided an injury but had to go through additional testing on Tuesday. As of now, Sabonis has been listed as questionable for tonight’s game, though according to coach Mike Brown, there’s a good chance that Domantas will play. Sabonis participated in the Kings’ practice as well ahead of Game 3.

Sabonis has been averaging 18 points and 12.5 rebounds versus the Dubs so far. Domantas has really kept the Kings alive on boards as well as on the defensive end of the floor. With the Serbian big man most likely to suit up, the Warriors will have a tough time holding off the Kings. Game 3 will be a crucial one for the Warriors as if they let go of this one, the series will be over.

How well can Domantas Sabonis play in Game 3?

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Even though the injury didn’t affect him much, it’s safe to say that Domantas won’t be held under minute restrictions or play off the bench. With Draymond not playing, Sabonis has the chance to take put himself to work, being the big man. On his part, Domantas has been playing very well, and continuing to perform the same will result in an easy win for the Kings.

Whereas for the Warriors, things have gone south pretty quickly. The Dubs have never been in such a situation. This definitely was a poor start and with their star forward out, Game 3 will be much tougher.

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