DeMar DeRozan’s basketball journey began 17 years ago when the Toronto Raptors selected him with the ninth pick in the 2009 NBA draft. Now, he is set to face the Raptors once again, bringing excitement to fans at Scotiabank Arena.
DeRozan Approaches Historic Milestone
As DeRozan returns to Toronto, he is on the brink of surpassing another NBA legend on the career scoring list. Currently, he sits at 18th place with 26,660 points. To move past Dominique Wilkins, DeRozan needs just nine points. He requires 51 points to surpass Oscar Robertson for the 16th spot.
Kings Struggling This Season
The Sacramento Kings are having a tough season, holding a record of 19 wins and 57 losses. They have lost four consecutive games and six of their last seven. Consequently, they have the fourth-worst record in the league, trailing behind the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, and Brooklyn Nets.
Raptors Back in Action
The Toronto Raptors, currently with a record of 42-33, face their own challenges. They are attempting to secure a playoff berth, sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference. Just ahead of them is the Philadelphia 76ers, whom they lead by a single game. The Raptors recently dropped a game to the Detroit Pistons, losing 127-116.
Injury Updates
Both teams have dealt with injuries impacting their rosters. DeRozan and Malik Monk have been cleared to play after missing the previous game. However, the Kings will be without several players due to injuries, including:
- Drew Eubanks (thumb)
- De’Andre Hunter (eye)
- DaQuan Jeffries (G League)
- Zach LaVine (finger)
- Keegan Murray (ankle)
- Domantas Sabonis (knee)
- Isaiah Stevens (G League)
- Russell Westbrook (toe)
Meanwhile, the Raptors have not yet submitted an injury report following their recent game.
Game Details
The upcoming matchup between the Kings and the Raptors is set for:
- Date: Wednesday
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Location: Scotiabank Arena
- TV: NBC Sports California
- Radio: Sactown Sports 1140
The Raptors are currently favored by 13.5 points, with an over/under set at 226.5. Fans are eagerly anticipating DeRozan’s historical performance in this exciting clash.
