Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
TV/Radio: NBC / Peacock (national), Suns+ / Arizona’s Family 3TV (Suns), NBC Sports California (Kings); local radio on 98.7 FM / Sactown Sports 1140 AM (Kings) and Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (Suns)
The Phoenix Suns, battling for a top-6 Western Conference seed, visit a Sacramento Kings team that has all but punched its lottery ticket with the league’s second-worst record. This is the fourth and final regular-season meeting, with Phoenix dominating the season series. The Suns bring star power and playoff urgency on the road; the Kings are decimated by long-term injuries and playing out the string at home.
Injury Report
Phoenix Suns:
- Devin Booker (SG) – Probable (right hip/ankle strain – missed last 4 games but participated in 5-on-5; expected to play with minutes restriction possible)
- Dillon Brooks (SF) – Out (left hand fracture – re-evaluation in 4-6 weeks)
- Jordan Goodwin (PG) – Out (left calf strain – 1-2 weeks)
- Haywood Highsmith (PF) – Out (right knee – injury management)
- Others: Minor two-way absences; Grayson Allen and remaining rotation expected available.
Sacramento Kings (heavily depleted):
- Domantas Sabonis (C) – Out for season (back injury)
- De’Andre Hunter (SF) – Out for season (eye injury)
- Zach LaVine (SG) – Out (ongoing management)
- Dylan Cardwell (C) – Out (ankle)
- Multiple depth pieces limited or on two-way deals; heavy reliance on young players and remaining veterans.
Phoenix will be shorthanded on the wing but gains Booker’s potential return. Sacramento is without its best rebounder/anchor (Sabonis) and multiple scorers, forcing makeshift lineups.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
Suns (5-5): Inconsistent but competitive. Recent results include:
- W 113-110 vs. Lakers (Feb. 26)
- L 81-97 vs. Boston (Feb. 24)
- L vs. Portland
- W vs. Orlando (OT)
Averaging solid scoring when healthy but defensive lapses without key pieces.
Kings (3-7): Struggling with occasional upsets. Most recent:
- W 130-121 @ Dallas (Feb. 26) – rare road win
- L @ Houston
- W @ Memphis
- L @ San Antonio
High-scoring but inefficient outputs; defense remains a major issue.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Suns lead 3-0:
- Jan. 2, 2026: Suns 129-102 @ Sacramento
- Nov. 26, 2025: Suns 112-100 @ Sacramento
- Oct. 22, 2025: Suns 120-116 vs. Sacramento
Phoenix has won by an average of 14+ points per meeting. All-time: Suns lead the series significantly (150-107).
Key Player Matchups
- Devin Booker (if active) / Grayson Allen (Suns backcourt) vs. Sacramento guards (Keon Ellis / Colby Jones or call-ups): Booker’s scoring efficiency should overwhelm a depleted Kings perimeter if he plays.
- Kevin Durant / remaining Suns wings vs. Kings wings (DeMar DeRozan? / rookies): Suns’ length and shooting create mismatches against Sacramento’s makeshift frontcourt without Sabonis/Hunter.
- Jusuf Nurkić or Suns bigs vs. depleted Kings frontcourt: Massive rebounding and paint dominance expected for Phoenix.
- Bench/Depth: Suns’ rotation far superior; Kings forced into heavy minutes for G-League-level talent.
Betting Trends
- Suns 6-4 ATS in last 10; excellent as road favorites vs. sub-.300 teams.
- Suns covered all 3 meetings vs. Kings this season (often by double digits).
- Kings 2-8 ATS in last 10; 1-9 ATS as home underdogs when missing Sabonis.
- Total has gone Over in 7 of Suns’ last 10 and most Kings home games.
- Phoenix dominates Pacific Division road games this season.
Game Odds
Phoenix Suns – 10.5
Sacramento Kings 227.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 2, 2026
