Kings vs Oilers preview for Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena: the 0-2-2 Kings chase their first win against Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard and the 4-0-1 Oilers, while Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte sit under the injured reserve rules.
Clippers vs Nuggets preview for Wednesday at Intuit Dome: Bradley Beal and Kobe Sanders are day-to-day with an ESPN estimate of October 14, the bench outscored the starters 62-44 in Vancouver, Darius Garland’s early exit is unexplained, and Nikola Jokic arrives after a triple-double.
Lakers vs Warriors preview for Tuesday in Las Vegas: Walker Kessler was a full practice participant Sunday, JJ Redick won’t commit to his debut, two starting spots are open, Austin Reaves owns the turnovers, and Yaxel Lendeborg leads a shorthanded Golden State team.
Kings lose to Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime in Las Vegas: Mitch Marner scored on a power play 2:40 into the extra period, Artemi Panarin tied it, Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves, Jared Wright debuted after signing a two-year deal, and Mats Zuccarello and Alex Turcotte went on injured reserve.
Clippers vs Raptors recap: Toronto beat the Clippers 114-106 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The Clippers won the turnover battle 15-20 but lost on shooting and the offensive glass, Tyronn Lue’s experimental starting five scored four points in the first 5:52, and Gradey Dick called facing his old team bittersweet.
Walker Kessler injury update: JJ Redick says the Lakers are not committed to the center playing Tuesday against the Warriors after he hit his finger on a backboard Saturday. Collin Sexton is further behind, Ziaire Williams has a foot contusion, and Redick wants two bigger wings on the floor without Kessler.
Kings vs Golden Knights game day at T-Mobile Arena: Mats Zuccarello is out week-to-week, Quinton Byfield is back after a maintenance day, Jared Wright is recalled, Alex Turcotte is day-to-day, and both goalies are unconfirmed. Plus Vegas scouting and anniversary night.
Clippers vs Raptors scouting report for Saturday in Vancouver: Toronto’s 129-105 loss to Miami, Kawhi Leonard reported out, Gradey Dick’s chance against his old team, and the turnover and paint numbers the Clippers must fix after the 104-101 win in Honolulu.
Lakers rebounding problem check-in: the Lakers are 2-1 in the preseason but have been outrebounded 136-113, with 44 opponent offensive rebounds to their 29. JJ Redick named offensive rebounds as a concern, Walker Kessler says his finger is “good,” and Tuesday’s Warriors game in Las Vegas is the next chance for a debut.
Kings practice lines before Saturday at Vegas: Erik Haula, Alex Laferriere and Trevor Moore skated together while Quinton Byfield and Mats Zuccarello were absent with no update. Plus Brandt Clarke’s response, Joel Edmundson on his fight, Phil Housley on three days of practice, and Anton Forsberg projected in goal.