Domantas Sabonis underwent an X-ray on his ribs and lungs after Draymond Green stepped on him in Game 2 of the first-round series between the Kings and Warriors.
The X-ray reportedly came back negative, but that doesn't mean Sabonis didn't suffer an injury.
The Kings announced that Sabonis is questionable for Thursday's Game 3 due to a sternum contusion. Sacramento head coach Mike Brown told members of TNT's "Inside the NBA" crew that Sabonis is expected to play after being a full participant in Wednesday's practice, a major development in the team's pursuit of a commanding 3-0 series lead.
The Warriors will be shorthanded as Green has been suspended for pivotal Game 3 as a result of the incident.
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Sternum contusion meaning
Also known as the breastbone, the sternum is a long flat bone that is located in the middle of the chest.
According to Healthline, a bruised sternum is usually the result of a "traumatic blow" to the chest or breastbone area. Green received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected for stepping on the chest of Sabonis in the fourth quarter of Golden State's Game 2 loss to Sacramento.
Here's a video of the incident, which also resulted in Sabonis being called for a technical foul:
Draymond Green stomps on Domantas Sabonis.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 18, 2023
He was hit with a flagrant 2 foul and ejected. pic.twitter.com/gYWvNO9lHR
Healthline adds that a bruised sternum usually heals "on its own within a few weeks." Applying ice, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, limiting movement and avoiding heavy lifting can speed up the healing process.
Sabonis likely underwent an X-ray to see if he had any fractures. Bruises do not show up on X-rays.
The NBA said in a statement that Green's suspension for Game 3 was based "in part" on his history of unsportsmanlike acts.
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Warriors vs. Kings schedule, TV channels
The Kings and Warriors have two days off before Games 3, 4 and 5.
Here is the full schedule for the first-round series:
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | Kings 126, Warriors 123 | ABC |
| April 17 | Game 2 | Kings 114, Warriors 106 | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | 10:00 p.m. at Golden State | TNT |
| April 23 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. at Golden State | ABC |
| April 26 | Game 5* | TBD at Sacramento | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD at Golden State | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD at Sacramento | TBD |
* If necessary
