Sabonis Returns from Injury, Yet Kings Fall to Timberwolves

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Sabonis Returns from Injury, Yet Kings Fall to Timberwolves

Domantas Sabonis made his return to the court after missing two games due to a ribcage injury. Despite his efforts, the Sacramento Kings fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 144-117 at Golden 1 Center. Sabonis expressed his desire to help the team win, saying, “You don’t want to keep losing games.”

Game Overview

Sabonis played through considerable pain but could not change the outcome of the game. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 21 points. Rudy Gobert recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocked shots.

Player Performances

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): 26 points
Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves): 21 points
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves): 19 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks
Zach LaVine (Kings): 26 points
DeMar DeRozan (Kings): 22 points
Domantas Sabonis (Kings): 20 points (5-of-17 shooting), 13 rebounds, 3 assists

Game Summary

The Kings struggled early, trailing 20-14 after a shaky start, shooting only 5 of 14. Sabonis missed five of his initial six attempts, in part due to Gobert’s defense. After the first quarter, Sacramento trailed Minnesota 31-25.

Halftime Report

At halftime, the Kings found themselves down 71-54. Minnesota shot 53.3% compared to Sacramento’s 39.6%. The Timberwolves gained momentum, extending their lead with an 11-0 run in the second quarter.

Second Half Performance

The Kings attempted a comeback early in the second half but were quickly outscored. Minnesota increased their lead to as much as 28 points in the third quarter, and the Kings ended the quarter trailing 111-84.

Fan Reactions

The performance drew boos from the crowd, along with a “We want Keon” chant, expressing the fans’ desire for Keon Ellis’s participation. Ellis, a strong defender, made his entrance at the start of the fourth quarter.

Looking Ahead

The Kings are set to continue their homestand, facing the Denver Nuggets next. The game will take place at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. The Nuggets, currently 7-2, are riding a four-game winning streak and recently defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-100.