Sacramento’s struggles seem like a thing of the past now. Since Doug Christie took over, the Kings have looked a lot more stable, with five straight wins under their belt. But going up against the Boston Celtics is no easy task, especially for a team still figuring things out.

In moments like this, they’ll definitely need their reliable guard, De’Aaron Fox, to return from injury. But is he good to go tonight? Let’s dive into the details of his injury update.

Kings injury report

The Kings have just one name on the injury report– De’Aaron Fox. The 27-year-old has been sidelined with a right glute contusion, causing him to miss the past two games. Fox sustained the injury during the team’s recent game against the Grizzlies. The injury wasn’t concerning but the Kings didn’t want to take any risks. But things appear to be on the brighter side today.

His status for tonight’s matchup is still not confirmed as the franchise has currently listed Fox as questionable. There’s some optimism that he could make his comeback on Friday, but the final call will come down as the team concludes their roster. But hold on, the Kings aren’t the only team with a healthy squad. There’s some good news for Boston fans as well.

Celtics injury report

The two players who could potentially take the court tonight are Derrick White and Jordan Walsh, although there’s still a question mark tag that the team has put on them. Both of them were sidelined due to illness and didn’t play against the Nuggets.

The team will monitor their condition before making a decision on them. However, Drew Peterson will be out, as he hasn’t cleared the league’s concussion protocol. Taking a look at the teams’ depth charts will provide a clearer picture of their possible rotations for the East vs West clash, as per ESPN.

Kings vs Celtics depth charts

Kings

Celtics

De’Aaron Fox has had a vital impact on the Kings this season, averaging 26.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists, and has missed just the last two games. If he plays against the Celtics, he’ll look to showcase his scoring ability and help extend the Kings’ winning streak to six. However, if the franchise opts to keep him sidelined, the backcourt duties will fall heavily on Malik Monk, while Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan will be expected to take on a bigger role in the offense.

The Celtics have had the upper hand over the Kings for the past three regular seasons, winning all six times whenever the two sides have met. They’ll be eager to keep that streak alive tonight. After all, with a 27-10 record, they’re aiming to secure more wins to surpass the Eastern Conference toppers, Cleveland Cavaliers.

Had it been last month, it might have seemed like a cakewalk for the Celtics. But with the Kings sitting 11th in the West, brimming with confidence and eager to improve their 18-19 record, they’re sure to put up a fight against the defending champs. So, tune in at 7:30 ET to catch all the live action from TD Garden!