Overview
- Playing for the first time since Nov. 16 after a partial left meniscus tear, Sabonis came off the bench for 21 minutes and posted 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists on 5-of-6 shooting.
- Sacramento defeated Washington 128-115, with Russell Westbrook scoring 26 points and hitting six 3-pointers in the victory.
- Dennis Schroder returned from a three-game suspension and contributed 15 points and five assists for the Kings.
- Head coach Doug Christie said Sabonis’ energy and movement looked strong in his return, noting he briefly appeared gassed as he ramped back up.
- Postgame, Sabonis described the rehab as unsettling, saying he “dodged a bullet,” as his clean on-court return reduces medical uncertainty that could shape Sacramento’s decisions before the trade deadline.