[Game] 45/82: Kings vs. Raptors 21 JAN 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Toronto Raptors 26-19 (13-9 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 12-32 (9-15 Home)
21 January 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Last 5:
Raptors 2-3 Kings 3-2

Series:
Tied 0-0​

Game Preview:
Raptors hope long-range scoring punch continues against Kings (NBA.com)

Availability:
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, NBC Sports California
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

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Injury Report (as of 4pm ET):
Raptors:
RJ Barrett - OUT (ankle)
Chucky Hepburn - OUT (knee)
Collin Murray-Boyles - OUT (thumb)
Jakob Poeltl - OUT (back)
Ja'Kobe Walter - OUT (hip)




Kings:
Precious Achiuwa - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
Keegan Murray - OUT (ankle)
Domantas Sabonis - OUT (rest)



Referee Assignments:
Pat Fraher (#26 - Crew Chief), Karl Lane (#77 - Referee), John Butler (#30 - Umpire). Forty-seven years combined experience.



Mister Slim Says: Ah. That seems more familiar.

Kings got a little too much dip on their chip, but are now back to playing boring, uninspired basketball. Losing, as it usually is, tends to be magnified when it's happening while aging veterans who will play no part in the team's future continue to stand in the way of players who will/might.

... Anyway, Sacramento wraps up its seven-game homestand against the Toronto Raptors, coming off a loss at Golden State. The last team that did that smacked the Kings around in their own gym the next night, and the odds of that not happening again seem low.

Play the kids.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014080879812026554

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014080879812026554

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Toronto Raptors 26-19 (13-9 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 12-32 (9-15 Home)
21 January 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Last 5:
Raptors 2-3 Kings 3-2

Series:
Tied 0-0​

Game Preview:
Raptors hope long-range scoring punch continues against Kings (NBA.com)

Availability:
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, NBC Sports California
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

Team Homepage
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube


Injury Report (as of 4pm ET):
Raptors:
RJ Barrett - OUT (ankle)
Chucky Hepburn - OUT (knee)
Collin Murray-Boyles - OUT (thumb)
Jakob Poeltl - OUT (back)
Ja'Kobe Walter - OUT (hip)




Kings:
Precious Achiuwa - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
Keegan Murray - OUT (ankle)
Domantas Sabonis - OUT (rest)



Referee Assignments:
Pat Fraher (#26 - Crew Chief), Karl Lane (#77 - Referee), John Butler (#30 - Umpire). Forty-seven years combined experience.



Mister Slim Says: Ah. That seems more familiar.

Kings got a little too much dip on their chip, but are now back to playing boring, uninspired basketball. Losing, as it usually is, tends to be magnified when it's happening while aging veterans who will play no part in the team's future continue to stand in the way of players who will/might.

... Anyway, Sacramento wraps up its seven-game homestand against the Toronto Raptors, coming off a loss at Golden State. The last team that did that smacked the Kings around in their own gym the next night, and the odds of that not happening again seem low.

Play the kids.

No poll today?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014080879812026554

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

No poll today?

Check again.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Check again.

I see it now.

 

[The_Jamal]

Domas leaving on the TOR plane?

 

[Spike]

Most of us on this board are questionable.

 

[QWERTYLICIOUS]

Most of us on this board are questionable.

I'm doubtful.
Had to downgrade myself from being a game time decision.

 

[Tetsujin]

Domas leaving on the TOR plane?

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014096458207891704

Ironically, the three Raptors missing tonight’s game fit into a nice package for him lol

 

[The_Jamal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014096458207891704

Ironically, the three Raptors missing tonight’s game fit into a nice package for him lol

*Insert Brian Windhorst pointing meme*

 

[HndsmCelt]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2014080879812026554

Call up Dequan Plowden!

 

[Sluggah]

Was unaware of the Carter pardons. Not my pick, but should lead to some interesting reading.

 

[hrdboild]

I'm doubtful.
Had to downgrade myself from being a game time decision.

My likelihood of watching these games has also been downgraded from a game-time decision to doubtful. Pending future trades.

 

[Caccia]

My likelihood of watching these games has also been downgraded from a game-time decision to doubtful. Pending future trades.

Last night was thoroughly uninspiring. The starters included Westbrook, LaVine, and DeRozan. Miami accordingly proceeded to blitz the Kings from distance, scoring 77 by halftime.

Tonight may be no different.

 

[Caccia]

Domas leaving on the TOR plane?

Be careful what you wish for.

 

[Caccia]

Same starters as last night. Similar start, too.

 

[Caccia]

We need some subs.

Looks like I am the only fan watching tonight...

 

[TheMobb]

Confused by that timeout. The team probably did need to settle down and run something, but on a 3 on 2 fast break?

 

[Sluggah]

We gotta break up the Russ/Lavine/DDR trio across multiple lineups. It’s unfun basketball.

 

[megapoxy]

Christie stopping the fast break to call a time out. Hardy did this at the end of a game last year.

 

[PurpleHaze]

Max missed two easy bunnies but made one consolation.

 

[KainLear]

Confused by that timeout. The team probably did need to settle down and run something, but on a 3 on 2 fast break?

Yeah I thought so. Baffled DeMar too...

 

[Caccia]

Can we please box out?

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

"Scottie Barnes is the only player in the NBA season with 800+ points, 300+ rebounds and 50+ blocks"

That is a conveniently specific stat.

 

[Caccia]

Nice drive by Clifford. He has been getting more comfortable on the court during this homestand.

 

[megapoxy]

Whats up with Westbrook in both timeouts so far? Is he a first responder?

 

[Caccia]

Monk will be fourth or fifth man off the bench for Sacramento. All is wrong in the world.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Say what?