Skip to main content

CSN Bay Area

HOME  >  NEWS  >  SPORTS
Gameday: Kings resting four main guys vs Lillard, Blazers
Share This Post
Comments
Monday, March 28, 2016 - 2:00pm
Follow @James_Ham

The Sacramento Kings have turned their efforts from playoff hopefuls to playoff spoilers. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold a game and a half lead over the Utah Jazz for the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings, making them a candidate for the Kings new mission. But Sacramento will have to go to battle without four rotational players.

DeMarcus Cousins, Rajon Rondo and Rudy Gay have all been given the night off by Sacramento to rest, and Marco Belinelli is out due to injury, leaving the team short-handed, to say the least.

Cousins is dealing with tendinitis in both feet and plans on having a platelet-rich-plasma procedure following the season in preparation for Team USA in August.

[RELATED: Steph Curry agrees with Cousins' claim about Seth Curry's career]

Rondo’s list of injuries look more like a short story. The 30-year-old guard is typically listed as probable with a “Right 1st MTP Joint Sprain; "Turf Toe”, Right Thumb Sprain & Right Shoulder Contusion.” Rondo has played in 69 of the Kings’ 73 games this season.

With a victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, the Kings are riding a two-game win streak and have tied last season’s total of 29. With one more win, the Kings will reach the 30-win plateau for the first time since the 2007-08 season.

WHERE THEY STAND

Kings: 29-44, third place in Pacific

Trail Blazers: 38-36, last place in Pacific

MATCHUP TO WATCH

Darren Collison vs. Damian Lillard -- With Rondo sitting this one out, Collison will get the call at the lead guard position. This might be a better matchup for Sacramento. Collison has the ability to match quick with quick. He'll pick up the defensive pressure early and make Lillard work for his points. Lillard is deadly from 30-feet in. Collison has his work cut out for him.

INJURY REPORT

Kings: C DeMarcus Cousins (rest) out, PG Rajon Rondo (rest) out, SF Rudy Gay (rest) out, SG Marco Belinelli (sore right foot) out.

Trail Blazers: C Meyers Leonard (dislocated left shoulder) out.

SERIES HISTORY

The Blazers hold a 2-0 lead over the Kings this season, with the last win coming on Jan. 26 by a final of 112-97. Portland holds a 125-76 all-time lead over the Kings and an 84-45 advantage during the Sacramento-era.

QUOTABLE

“If we’re not going to make the playoffs, then let’s help some of these guys go home with us.” - Rondo on playing spoiler

NBCBayArea.com

There is no data to display.

Video

Draymond: 'Took me a while to transition' from Walton to Kerr
Highlights: Curry leads Warriors to second straight 67-win season
Curry: Warriors can't get 'wrapped up in pressure' of 73 wins
Do injuries cause Kerr to be less frustrated with sloppy play?

Giants

Giants smack three homers, but get out-slugged by Royals
Bay Area-native Will Venable signs with Phillies
Giants' Righetti offers strong words on Matt Cain's progress
Belt ready to fight back against increased shifts ... with bunts?
Read More

Athletics

A's spring training Day 38: Melvin says Hahn still in picture
Re-examining A's five biggest spring training questions
Coghlan, Phegley homer in A's 9-5 loss to Cubs
AL West bullpen review: How will A's new faces perform?
Read More

Sharks

Instant Replay: Couture's hat trick powers Sharks past Canucks
Shot of the Game: Couture wins battle, flings in go-ahead goal
Morning Skate: Sharks open home-and-home vs reeling Canucks
Braun's standout performance helps Sharks over Kings
Read More

49ers

NFL demands NY publication retract concussion story
Report: 49ers hold private workout for Clemson DE Lawson
Report: 49ers, Browns scheduled to work out Goff
Report: 49ers FA Boldin visiting Washington
Read More

Raiders

Due to concussions, Chiefs safety retires, wants 'sound mind'
Needs remain on Raiders offseason checklist
McKenzie: 'I'm never done', but big-money signings in rearview
Raiders LB Ben Heeney in car accident
Read More

Warriors

Turning point: Warriors end first half with 12-0 run
How are Warriors adjusting to opponents' more physical defense?
Instant Replay: Warriors hold off Wizards, run record to 67-7
Shot of the Game: Warriors protecting the rim
Read More

NCAA

Santa Clara hires Herb Sendek as men's basketball coach
'One that got away,' Haase getting 'second chance' with Stanford
North Carolina beats Notre Dame, draws Syracuse in Final Four
No. 10 seed Syracuse rallies past Virginia, heads to Final Four
Read More
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • G-Mag
  • When Giants Fan Met Dodgers Fan
  • Amy G
  • Insider Alex Pavlovic
  • Buy Giants Gear
  • Buy Giants Tickets

Latest News

Giants smack three homers, but get out-slugged by Royals
Associated Press

GIANTS VIDEO

Giants Confidential 2016: Romo didn't feel pressure in 2015
Giants Confidential 2016: Romo didn't feel pressure in 2015
See more >

GIANTS INSIDER

  • Belt ready to fight back against increased shifts ... with bunts?
  • Giants spring training Day 41: Mac impresses; Susac optioned
  • Notes: Giants' Cain gets to 90 pitches; Susac back on field
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLB Standings
  • All A's
  • Eireann Dolan's Call to the 'Pen
  • Insider Joe Stiglich
  • Buy Athletics Gear
  • Buy Athletics Tickets

Latest News

A's spring training Day 38: Melvin says Hahn still in picture
Joe Stiglich

A's VIDEO

A's Confidential 2016: Burns 'working on everything' to get better
A's Confidential 2016: Burns 'working on everything' to get better
See more >

A's INSIDER

  • A's spring training Day 38: Melvin says Hahn still in picture
  • Re-examining A's five biggest spring training questions
  • A's option Jesse Hahn to Triple-A
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NHL Standings
  • Insider Kevin Kurz
  • Buy Sharks Gear
  • Buy Sharks Tickets

Latest News

Instant Replay: Couture's hat trick powers Sharks past Canucks
(1)
Kevin Kurz

SHARKS VIDEO

Couture explains how teammates made sure he got hat trick
Couture explains how teammates made sure he got hat trick
See more >

SHARKS INSIDER

  • Instant Replay: Couture's hat trick powers Sharks past Canucks
  • Morning Skate: Sharks open home-and-home vs reeling Canucks
  • Braun's standout performance helps Sharks over Kings
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Warriors Central
  • Steph-in' Amazing
  • Cookin' with the Currys
  • Insider Monte Poole
  • Buy Warriors Gear
  • Buy Warriors Tickets
  • Stream the Warriors on Live Extra

Latest News

Turning point: Warriors end first half with 12-0 run
CSN Bay Area staff

WARRIORS VIDEO

Draymond: 'Took me a while to transition' from Walton to Kerr
Draymond: 'Took me a while to transition' from Walton to Kerr
See more >

WARRIORS INSIDER

  • Instant Replay: Warriors hold off Wizards, run record to 67-7
  • Bogut: Harrison Barnes will get max deal from somebody
  • Gameday: Wall vs Curry showdown at Oracle
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NBA Standings
  • Insider James Ham
  • Buy Kings Gear
  • Buy Kings Tickets
  • Stream the Kings on Live Extra

Latest News

Did Karl throw shade after Seth Curry scores career high?
(8)
James Ham

Kings Video

Behind the scenes with Dwayne Wilson, Kings equipment manager
Behind the scenes with Dwayne Wilson, Kings equipment manager
See more >

KINGS INSIDER

  • Did Karl throw shade after Seth Curry scores career high?
  • Instant Replay: Curry posts career-high in Kings' loss to Blazers
  • NBA Power Rankings: Kings' climb too little too late
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Matt Maiocco
  • Buy 49ers Gear
  • Buy 49ers Tickets

Latest News

NFL demands NY publication retract concussion story
Associated Press

49ers VIDEO

But Seriously: When will health issues hurt NFL's popularity?
But Seriously: When will health issues hurt NFL's popularity?
See more >

49ers INSIDER

  • Report: 49ers, Browns scheduled to work out Goff
  • 49ers finally identify role for Tank Carradine
  • 49ers kicker Phil Dawson makes a change
  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • NFL Standings
  • Insider Scott Bair
  • Buy Raiders Gear
  • Buy Raiders Tickets

Latest News

Due to concussions, Chiefs safety retires, wants 'sound mind'
Associated Press

RAIDERS VIDEO

Horrow: Rams-Chargers-Raiders drama far from over
Horrow: Rams-Chargers-Raiders drama far from over
See more >

RAIDERS INSIDER

There is no data to display.

  • Scoreboard
  • Stats
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • MLS Standings
  • MLS Player Leaders
  • Buy Quakes Gear
  • Buy Quakes Tickets

Top Story

Mixed bag of results for Quakes during International play
Julio Lara

Quakes Video

Re-tooled Quakes gear up for Sunday's season opener
Re-tooled Quakes gear up for Sunday's season opener
See more >

Quakes Shop

JOE STIGLICH

A's spring training Day 38: Melvin says Hahn still in picture
See more >

ALEX PAVLOVIC

Belt ready to fight back against increased shifts ... with bunts?
(12)
See more >

MATT MAIOCCO

Report: 49ers, Browns scheduled to work out Goff
(14)
See more >

SCOTT BAIR

Needs remain on Raiders offseason checklist
(11)
See more >

MONTE POOLE

Instant Replay: Warriors hold off Wizards, run record to 67-7
(4)
See more >

JAMES HAM

Did Karl throw shade after Seth Curry scores career high?
(8)
See more >

KEVIN KURZ

Instant Replay: Couture's hat trick powers Sharks past Canucks
(1)
See more >

RAY RATTO

Warriors need nine more titles to erase memory of mascot Thunder

WARRIORS AUTHENTIC FAN FRIDAY

aff

Enter here for the chance to win a pair of tickets to Authentic Fan Friday!

SHARKS AUTHENTIC FAN THURSDAY

aft

Buy tickets to Authentic Fan Thursday and receive collector edition cheer cards!



KINGS AUTHENTIC FAN FRIDAY

more

Buy tickets to Kings Authentic Fan Friday for free giveaways, cheer cards and a chance to be on TV!

NCAA

  • Stanford Football
  • Stanford Basketball
  • Stanford Women's Basketball
  • Cal Football
  • Cal Basketball
  • Cal Women's Basketball
  • SJSU Football
  • SJSU Basketball
  • USF Basketball
  • USF Women's Basketball
  • Saint Mary's Basketball
  • Santa Clara Basketball
  • Fresno State Football

MORE

  • SaberCats
  • Biz Ball
  • Combat Sports
  • Motor Sports
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Ray Ratto

 

TICKETS

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets
Curry Jersey
Giants Fitted Hat
49ers Hoodie

Mega Menu: Shop

  • Giants
  • A's Shop
  • 49ers
  • Raiders Shop
  • Warriors
  • Kings Shop
  • Sharks Shop

Mega Menu: Shop - Tickets

  • Giants Tickets
  • A's Tickets
  • 49ers Tickets
  • Raiders Tickets
  • Warriors Tickets
  • Kings Tickets
  • Sharks Tickets

Latest Videos

Highlights: Curry leads Warriors to second straight 67-win season
Highlights: Curry leads Warriors to second straight 67-win season
See more >

ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

  • G-Mag
  • All A's
  • Carpool Confessions
  • Steph-in' Amazing
  • Cookin' with the Currys
  • When Giants Fan Met Dodgers Fan
  • Amy G’s Exclusives
  • Eireann Dolan's Call to the 'Pen

TV SHOWS

  • All Videos
  • SportsNet Central
  • SportsTalk Live
  • But Seriously

INSIDERS

  • Ray Ratto - Senior Insider
  • Matt Maiocco - 49ers
  • Scott Bair - Raiders
  • Monte Poole - Warriors
  • James Ham - Kings
  • Kevin Kurz - Sharks
  • Joe Stiglich - A's
  • Alex Pavlovic - Giants
  • TV Schedule - Bay Area and California
  • Channel Locations - Bay Area
  • Channel Locations - California