Kings-Warriors Injury Report Revealed for Play-In Tournament

The Sacramento Kings host the Golden State Warriors in a win-or-go-home division battle.

Nov 1, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15). / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

One year after getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors, the Sacramento Kings have the chance at some revenge in a win-or-go-home Play-In Tournament matchup on Tuesday. The Warriors have ruled over the league for nearly a decade but as their stars age, they slide down the rankings.

The Warriors finished the regular season with 46 wins and the tenth seed, while the Kings tied their record but held the tie-breaker, putting them in ninth. The Kings are 2-2 against Golden State this season, with three consecutive matchups decided by just one point.

With the season on the line, expect both the Warriors and Kings stars to play at their highest level, in what should be an incredible game. Both teams have released their Injury Reports ahead of Tuesday's matchup:

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Sacramento Kings:

Malik Monk - OUT (knee)

Kevin Huerter - OUT (shoulder)

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Golden State Warriors:

Gary Payton II - OUT (calf)

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The Kings remain without Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, despite hope from fans that Monk would return from his MCL sprain early enough to play. The Kings are 4-6 without Monk this season, including five losses in their last seven games. Not having their star sixth man has hurt, but the Kings must find ways to prevail without their bench spark.

The Warriors are relatively healthy heading into Tuesday's matchup, missing just Gary Payton II. Payton II has appeared in just 44 games this season and has missed the last three with a calf strain. The Warriors were an even 19-19 without Payton II this season, but have won ten of their last 12 outings overall.

The Kings have been trending in the wrong direction late in the season, while the Warriors have found their groove and stayed hot. To get revenge from last year and keep their playoff hopes alive, the Kings need to snap out of their cold streak and stop the blazing Warriors.

The Kings and Warriors tip off at 7 PM PT on TNT.

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