The Sacramento Kings suffered a significant blow on Saturday when it was announced that Malik Monk would be out for 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This injury comes at a crucial time for the Kings, who are currently two games behind the Mavericks for the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference with only nine games left to play. With Monk expected to miss the Play-In Tournament and possibly the first round of the playoffs, it’s a significant setback for the team.
Malik Monk is an important scorer off the bench for the Kings and his absence will be felt as they try to make a playoff run. He averages 15 points and five assists per game and is second only to De’Aaron Fox in terms of shot creation. He is known for his one-on-one ability and leads the league in total assists on drives. His presence on the court brings energy to the team, and his scoring has a contagious effect on his teammates.
Without Monk, the Kings will face a tough challenge in the upcoming games. As of now, they would have to play Phoenix Suns in their first game of Play-In Tournament. If they win that game, they would secure seventh seed and face Oklahoma City Thunder in their first round of playoffs. However, if they lose to Phoenix followed by winning next game they would line up against Minnesota Timberwolves, who have best defense in league. Regardless of outcome, Monk’s absence will be felt as Kings strive for success this season.
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