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
