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Matkovic Out: Calf Strain Sidelines Key Player
19 Nov
Summary
- Matkovic sidelined with a right calf strain.
- This marks his first missed game since late October.
- Other players may see increased minutes due to absences.

Matkovic will not play in Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a calf strain. This injury forces him to miss his first game since October 24. His next chance to play will be on Friday when his team faces Dallas.
The absence of the 24-year-old big man is expected to lead to increased playing time for teammates Derik Queen, Micah Peavy, and Yves Missi. This potential boost in minutes could become even more significant if other key players, such as Zion Williamson or Saddiq Bey, are also unable to play due to their own injuries.
Matkovic's injury highlights the team's current depth challenges. The expanded roles for Queen, Peavy, and Missi will be closely watched as they aim to fill the void left by Matkovic and potentially other absent starters, impacting the team's strategy and performance in upcoming games.




