Domantas Sabonis on his injured eye, thoughts on Sunday’s Game 7

Apr 29, 2023, 3:10 PM | Updated: 3:20 pm

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Kevo...

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Sacramento Kings Beat Writer

The Sacramento Kings will play one of the most significant games in the franchise’s history on Sunday when they face the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs.

After taking a hit to the face during Friday’s Game 6 win in San Francisco, All-Star center Domantas Sabonis met with the media following Saturday’s practice to give an update on his swollen left eye, preview Game 7, and much more.

During the second quarter of Game 6, Sabonis took a hit to the face from Golden State center Kevon Looney during a jump ball. No foul was called on Looney, but Sacramento’s franchise big was rattled after taking contact to his eye.

Sabonis logged just 23 minutes during the Kings’ 118-99 win over the Warriors while pulling down 11 rebounds, scoring seven points, and turning the ball over four times.

While the big man’s eye looked bruised and swollen, Sabonis made it clear that he intends to play on Sunday.

You can also hear from Kings head coach Mike Brown and forward Trey Lyles’ comments from today’s practice in the videos that are located below this section.

Lyles was effective in the small-ball-five role during Friday’s win, scoring 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds while shooting five of ten from the field.

Mike Brown

Trey Lyles

Next Game

Game 7. It all comes down to this.

The winner of Sunday’s game between these two teams will advance to the Western Conference semifinals.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Warriors coverage starting at 9:00 AM PST with Jason Ross before a 12:30 PM PST tip-off from Downtown Sacramento with the the G-Man, Gary Gerould, on the call.

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