At the moment, Sacramento is engaged in a close competition to avoid the play-in tournament. After Thursday’s game, the Kings are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference, trailing behind Dallas and Phoenix by half a game. The top six teams in the West will move on to the playoffs, while the following four will compete in the play-in tournament for a chance to qualify.
Huerter has been a starting player in 59 matches for the Kings this season and is currently averaging 10.2 points per game, a decrease from his previous season’s average of 15.2 points per game when he first joined Sacramento. Additionally, his 3-point shooting percentage has decreased from 40.2% last season to 36.1% this season.
Kevin Huerter, a player for the Sacramento Kings, will not be able to play due to an injury in his left shoulder and labrum.
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