NBA Game Preview: Sacramento Kings (12-45) vs. San Antonio Spurs (39-16)

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Game Details

  • Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT).
  • Venue: Moody Center, Austin, Texas.
  • TV/Streaming: NBCS-CA, KENS, NBA League Pass.

This interconference matchup is the third meeting of the season, with the Spurs leading 1-0 after a 123-110 win on November 16, 2025. The Kings, amid a 15-game losing streak and near the bottom of the West, face a Spurs team on a seven-game win streak and contending for the top seed. With San Antonio’s depth and home advantage, expect a potential blowout unless Sacramento’s young core sparks an upset.

Recent Team Forms

The Kings are 0-10 in their last 10 games, averaging 109.9 PPG while allowing 120.8 PPG for a -10.9 differential. The Spurs are 10-0 over the same span, averaging 118.2 PPG and conceding 111.8 PPG for a +6.4 differential.

Sacramento Kings Last 5 Games:

DateOpponentResultScoreKey Notes
Feb 19, 2026vs. Orlando MagicL94-131Blown out; allowed franchise-record 27 3s; poor defense (145.4 rating).
Feb 11, 2026@ Minnesota TimberwolvesL93-133Offensive struggles; 53.9% TS; 26 TO.
Feb 9, 2026@ Philadelphia 76ersL118-135Defensive lapses; allowed 135 PTS.
Feb 7, 2026@ Memphis GrizzliesL115-122Close but turnover issues; held to 115.
Feb 5, 2026@ Memphis GrizzliesL115-135Blown out; poor rebounding and shooting.

The Kings have lost 15 straight, with defensive woes allowing 120+ in multiple games.

San Antonio Spurs Last 5 Games:

DateOpponentResultScoreKey Notes
Feb 19, 2026@ Phoenix SunsW121-94Dominant defense; held Suns to 94; efficient scoring.
Feb 12, 2026vs. Chicago BullsW136-106Blowout; 57.6% FG; strong rebounding.
Feb 11, 2026@ Cleveland CavaliersW138-101Balanced attack; overcame TO; high efficiency.
Feb 9, 2026vs. Denver NuggetsW119-117Close win; clutch plays; overcame rally.
Feb 7, 2026vs. Oklahoma City ThunderW112-106Defensive stand; limited OKC to 106.

The Spurs have won seven straight, showcasing top-tier offense and defense.

Injury Report

Sacramento Kings:

  • No major injuries reported; full roster expected, but monitor for rest in blowout scenarios.

San Antonio Spurs:

  • David Jones Garcia: Out for season (Ankle) – Major loss in frontcourt depth.

Key

Player Matchups to Watch

  • DeMar DeRozan (Kings) vs. San Antonio Wings: DeRozan (18.7 PPG) faces Spurs’ perimeter defense; key for Kings’ scoring.
  • San Antonio Bigs vs. Kings Frontcourt: Spurs’ rebounding dominance could exploit Kings’ weaknesses inside.
  • Young Talent: Kings Guards vs. Spurs Backcourt: Sacramento’s youth seeks to disrupt San Antonio’s efficiency.

Series History

The Spurs lead the all-time series 60-24, with PPG 108.1-102.4.

In the last 10 head-to-heads, San Antonio is 8-2. This season, the series is 1-0 for the Spurs:

  • November 16, 2025: Spurs 123-110 (at San Antonio).

Games have been high-scoring recently (average total: 230 points).

Betting Trends

  • Trends: Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games, 29-22-4 ATS overall. Kings are 7-21 ATS as underdogs of 0.5-4.5. Under is 5-1 in Kings’ last 6 as favorites of 11.0 or greater (irrelevant here). Spurs 8-2 in last 10 vs. Kings. The over has hit in 38.6% of Spurs games.

Game Odds

Sacramento Kings            227.5

San Antonio Spurs           – 18.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 20, 2026