The last time the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Sacramento Kings, Damian Lillard saved the day with a mind-blowing last-second game-winner in overtime to break the hearts of Sacramento fans everywhere.
The Kings will be out for some revenge on Tuesday night as they host the Bucks in their final regular season matchup of the year. Sacramento, however, will be without one of their starters in this one after second-year swingman Keegan Murray was ruled out due to injury.
Keegan Murray Ruled OUT Vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Murray headed into Tuesday’s game with a questionable tag after he suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Kings reporter Matt George of ABC has now revealed that the team has decided to have Keegan sit out against the Bucks:
Keegan Murray is OUT tonight vs the Bucks with a left ankle sprain.
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) March 13, 2024
Below is a video of Rockets veteran Dillon Brooks stepping on Murray’s foot during Sunday’s contest. The Kings forward had to exit the game but was able to return:
Keegan Murray went to the locker room briefly in today's 4th quarter. Here's a look at what caused it. Dillon Brooks stepped on his foot, as his ankle turned. pic.twitter.com/R6bV8ugXr4
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) March 11, 2024
Murray reportedly practiced in full on Monday and he also took part in Tuesday morning’s shootaround:
Keegan Murray, who is questionable for tonight’s game with a left ankle sprain, getting some post-shootaround shots up. pic.twitter.com/i2eyFddApO
— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) March 12, 2024
All this led most folks to believe that Murray was going to be able to suit up against Milwaukee. Unfortunately, this will not be the case.
Murray has played in 46 straight games for the Kings this season. Now in his sophomore year, the former No. 4 overall pick has produced averages of 14.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals, while also knocking down 2.2 triples per game.
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