NBA Game Preview: Phoenix Suns (11-7) vs. Sacramento Kings (5-13)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

Tipoff: 7:00 PM PT

Capacity: ~17,600

Broadcast: ESPN / NBC Sports California / Bally Sports Arizona

Injury Report

Phoenix Suns:

Devin Booker (G) – ankle soreness, probable

Bradley Beal (G) – hamstring strain, questionable

Kevin Durant (F) – healthy, expected to start

Sacramento Kings:

De’Aaron Fox (G) – wrist injury, questionable

Domantas Sabonis (C) – healthy, expected to start

Keegan Murray (F) – back tightness, probable

Key Player Matchups

Kevin Durant (PHX) vs. Keegan Murray (SAC): Durant’s elite scoring and shot creation against Murray’s developing two-way game.

Devin Booker (PHX) vs. De’Aaron Fox (SAC, if active): Two explosive guards who can dictate pace and tempo.

Bradley Beal (PHX, if active) vs. Malik Monk (SAC): Perimeter scoring duel, both capable of heating up quickly.

Domantas Sabonis (SAC) vs. Jusuf Nurkić (PHX): Physical battle inside, rebounding and playmaking from the bigs.

Team Recent Form

Phoenix Suns:

W vs Golden State (118–110)

L vs Denver (124–117)

W vs Memphis (112–108)

W vs Portland (109–102)

L vs Dallas (115–103)

Form: 3–2 in last 5, offense clicking with Durant and Booker leading.

Sacramento Kings:

L vs Lakers (115–103)

L vs Clippers (112–108)

W vs Utah (109–102)

L vs Houston (124–118)

L vs Boston (122–105)

Form: 1–4 in last 5, struggling defensively and inconsistent offensively.

Series History

Suns lead all-time series 148–112.

Phoenix won 3 of 4 meetings in the 2024–25 season.

Last meeting: Suns 118–110 win in Sacramento (March 2025).

Betting Trends

Suns are 7–3 ATS in last 10 games.

Kings are 3–7 ATS in last 10 games.

Suns games trend under (defense-first with Nurkić anchoring).

Kings games trend over (fast pace, weak defense).

Projected Score: Phoenix Suns 114 – Sacramento Kings 106

Reasoning: Phoenix’s balanced attack and defensive presence should control the game. Sacramento’s upset potential hinges on Fox’s availability and Sabonis’ interior dominance, but the Suns’ depth and current form make them strong favorites.

Final Take: Expect Phoenix to capitalize on Sacramento’s defensive lapses and extend their winning form. The Kings will compete at home, but the Suns’ trio of Durant, Booker, and Beal (if active) tilt the balance firmly in Phoenix’s favor.

Game Odds

Phoenix Suns                     – 5

Sacramento Kings            234.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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