The Charlotte Hornets are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup.
Charlotte enters Tuesday’s game with a 37-34 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Saturday night.
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In Saturday’s victory over the Grizzlies, LaMelo Ball led the way for the Hornets as he recorded 29 points, three rebounds and four assists while Brandon Miller added 22 points, five rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Charlotte will try to grab another victory at home on Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Tuesday’s contest with a 19-53 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets at home on Sunday night.
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Malik Monk led the way for the Kings in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 32 points and six assists off the bench while Maxime Raynaud recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report: Will Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford Play?
For the Kings, they have 10 players listed on their injury report, including both Russell Westbrook and Nique Clifford.
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Sacramento has ruled out Westbrook due to right foot soreness as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
With Westbrook still sidelined, Monk and Devin Carter could both continue to have larger roles.
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The Kings have also ruled out Clifford due to left foot soreness while Keegan Murray remains sidelined while recovering from an ankle sprain.
Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, De’Andre Hunter and Drew Eubanks have also been ruled out as they are all set to miss the remainder of the season.
Precious Achiuwa has been listed as questionable with low back soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 4.
Killan Hayes has also been listed as questionable with left foot soreness while Daeqwon Plowden is probable and is expected to play despite dealing with right foot soreness.
Hornets Injury Report: Will Kon Knueppel Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have two players listed on their injury report, including Kon Knueppel.
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Charlotte has listed Knueppel as probable due to low back soreness and he is expected to play against the Kings.
The Hornets have ruled out Tidjane Salaun as he remains sidelined while recovering from a left calf strain.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Kings and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. ET.
