Casspi out with stomach bug as Kings play Celts in Mexico City

The Sacramento Kings will be without Omri Casspi Thursday night when they play the Boston Celtics in Mexico City.

Casspi is dealing with gastroenteritis.

The 27-year-old Israeli has been one of Sacramento's few reliable players this season, averaging 11.1 points and shooting 50.6 percent from the field and a very strong 45.2 percent from deep. The Kings are much better with Casspi on the court, putting up a net rating of plus-1.5 when he plays, and minus-10.7 when he sits.

Casspi's loss would be a big blow to the team's chances tonight. The Kings have put together a winning streak longer than a single game just once this season.