By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
Sacramento Kings guard Aaron Brooks is expected to play today against the Detroit Pistons.Aaron Brooks
Brooks practiced yesterday after being bothered by an ankle injury. He is expected to split time with Isaiah Thomas in the game.
He has played in 29 games this season, and is averaging 9.2 points per game. He is also averaging 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
He last played on December 22nd against the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, he had six points in 21 minutes.
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