[Game] Kings vs. Jazz 15 MAR 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Utah Jazz 20-47 (8-25 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 17-51 (11-23 Home)
15 March 2026, 7pm PT/10pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Last 5:
Jazz 2-3 Kings 3-2

Series:
Jazz lead 2-1​

Game Preview:
Jazz take on Kings in battle of worst in the West (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 5pm ET):
Jazz:
Ace Bailey - OUT (concussion)
Kyle Filipowski - OUT (rest)
Keyonte George - OUT (hamstring)
John Konchar - OUT (calf)
Lauri Markkanen - OUT (hip)
Jaren Jackson, Jr. - OUT FOR SEASON (knee)
Walker Kessler - OUT FOR SEASON (shoulder)
Jusuf Nurkić - OUT FOR SEASON (nose)


Kings:
Devin Carter - OUT (ankle)
Drew Eubanks - OUT (thumb)
Malik Monk - OUT (ankle)
Keegan Murray - OUT (ankle)
Isaiah Stevens - OUT (thigh)
Russell Westbrook - OUT (foot)
De'Andre Hunter - OUT FOR SEASON (eye)
Zach LaVine - OUT FOR SEASON (finger)
Domantas Sabonis - OUT FOR SEASON (knee)




Referee Assignments:
Pat Fraher (#26 - Crew Chief), Brent Barnaky (#36 - Referee), Marat Kogut (#32 - Umpire). Fifty-eight years combined experience.

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Mister Slim Says: Fourteen more games of this.

Sacramento improbably won on the road against the Clippers last night, pleasing some, amusing others, and p***ing off a very vocal third set. Now they head back to the Eagle to embark on another edition of the Tank-Off™, this time on the second night of a back-to-back. Utah, however, doesn't intend to make it easy, though: having shut down basically their whole team, Danny Ainge is looking across the court at Scott Perry like, "I dare you to lose to us!"

I don't care if the Kings win or lose, as long as they keep playing the kids.

 

[jiimbob]

As much as my eyes enjoy Eva, I didn’t want to appear shallow and meaningless so chose first blood bank. Seems like a worthy cause.

 

[Caccia]

The Kings had nine men suit up last night. After the Westbrook announcement, they have eight players available, the league minumum. It will be a tough go for those still remaining, especially on the second night of a back-to-back:

Raynaud, Achiuwa, DeRozan, Clifford, McDermott, Cardwell, Plowden, Hayes.

Three of the starters played 37 minutes, and another played 35. Meanwhile, Hayes just earned a full contract (see thread). It would be nice if he could shoot over 30% from the field, though, and over 22% from three.

 

[Npliam]

Man I sure hope my Jazz can secure the loss. Go Kings!!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

You ain't slick, Liam!

 

[HndsmCelt]

I’m a huge fan of Springsteen but kind of have to go with the blood bank. You know saving lives and crap.

 

[Warhawk]

As a very frequent blood donor (just passed 27 gallons in donations earlier this year) this was an easy one.

 

[MizzouKing]

Hopefully everyone is nice and fatigued tonight, and why not experiment with some new lineups just for funzies???

 

[LoungeLizard]

My goodness, that “injury report” is ridiculous. Maybe I’ve just never paid this much attention to this stuff before but it sure seems out of hand this year.

 

[Spike]

It's a shame links aren't working, but here's a video of Prince shaming everyone on stage at the Rock and Roll Induction for, I think George Harrison.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Here is the player Kayte said was not in BBRef yet:

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/garcian01.html

 

[Tetsujin]

Deebo on pace to catch Bam

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

DeRozan setting a scoring record in a meaningless game would be a Top 10 most KANGZ thing of all time.

 

[BillyStrings]

Demar show. None of this makes any sense to me.

 

[Spike]

DeRozan setting a scoring record in a meaningless game would be a Top 10 most KANGZ thing of all time.

I don't see Utah encouraged to stop him, anyway.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

I don't see Utah encouraged to stop him, anyway.

Ainge put in a call.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Doug "Take MY car! It's what I BOUGHT it for!" McDermott

 

[Tetsujin]

POINT DYLAN

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

They need to call that play "Spanish Inquisition."

 

[SacTownKid]

If there is anything right about the NBA then Utah will drop as far as possible on lotto night. This is ridiculous. Not even running any offense. Makes Christies horrible offense look genius.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Just an observation, but when you have Dougie Mc buckets and Cardwell court together, it makes a complete player

 

[SacTownKid]

Utah really screwed Williams around, another bad franchise when it comes to deciphering talent and developing them.

 

[BuddyBuckets]

4 wins in 5 games, lets go boys! f the tank, lets get vivek some dolla dolla bills!

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Just an observation, but when you have Dougie Mc buckets and Cardwell court together, it makes a complete player

You know, if we got to play 6-on-5 with the two-headed McCardwell I think we'd win a lot of games

 

[HndsmCelt]

Hayes about to set a personal Best for shooting

 

[Capt. Factorial]

You know, if we got to play 6-on-5 with the two-headed McCardwell I think we'd win a lot of games

Musing on this...

Defensively, would the strategy be to play 6-on-5, or to play 5-on-5 with McBuckets as a full-time cherry picker? (I know what Vivek would say!)

 

[fansinceday1]

Keeping track of the kings on here cause I can’t tune away from USA/Dominican republic. 2/1 US, top of the ninth. Outstanding game!

 

[Section 101]

Clifford pulled a groin or got hit in the nads.

 

[HndsmCelt]

Musing on this...

Defensively, would the strategy be to play 6-on-5, or to play 5-on-5 with McBuckets as a full-time cherry picker? (I know what Vivek would say!)

Now I’m wondering, if Cardwell would be allowed to rebound on the offensive end as long as he was not allowed to do put backs or Aleyoops?

 

[Tetsujin]

Wonder if Dylan’s ankle is alright. Man hasn’t checked back in since the end of the first quarter.