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Kings Drop 11th Straight in 114-111 Loss to Clippers

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Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–Losers of 10 straight games coming into Friday, the Sacramento Kings played host to the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 p.m. PST. The Kings fell to the Clippers 114-111 on Saturday night.

In the first quarter, neither team’s starters did much to begin the game. The Kings and Clippers were tied at 14 with just over three minutes left to go in the quarter before the Kings bench lit the spark to go on a run to end the quarter. Malik Monk came in and scored nine points in the quarter to lead the bench unit to outscoring the Clippers bench 15-5. With the help of the bench, the Kings outscored the Clippers 27-17 to take the early lead in the game. The Clippers didn’t take very good care of the ball in the first quarter as they committed six turnovers that led to seven Kings points.

In the second quarter, the Clippers got back the deficit they lost in the first quarter. The Clippers’ offense picked up its production in the second quarter as they outscored the Kings 31-22. However, the Kings maintained the 49-48 lead going into halftime. John Collins led the resurgence for the Clippers with eight points for the club in the second quarter alone, as Kawhi Leonard added six for LA. Dylan Cardwell led the scoring in the second quarter for the Kings as he finished the frame with six points.

In the third quarter, the Kings and Clippers mainly traded baskets as the Clippers outscored the Kings again, this time 31-28, to head to the fourth quarter leading 79-77. Neither team had seized control of the game up until this point, and it was anyone’s for the taking in the fourth quarter. The Kings’ leading scorer through the first three quarters of action was Malik Monk with 15 points. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers through three with 24 points.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings ran out of steam against the Clippers. Led by Kawhi Leonard’s seven points in the quarter, the Clippers outscored the Kings 35-34 to defeat Sacramento 114-111. Leonard led all scorers in the game with 31 points in the contest as the Clippers improved to 24-27 on the season. Dylan Cardwell led the way for the Kings with 14 points and 14 rebounds in the losing effort as the Kings lost their 11th straight to fall to 12-41 on the year. Malik Monk and Nique Clifford added the best scoring efforts for the Kings in the game as they scored 18 and 16 points, respectively, for the Kings.

After the game, Doug Christie spoke on the growing pains of playing young guys as a team out of playoff contention.

“Yeah, times like this get tough. You can look back at all the different things, and there’ve been a lot of them, but we don’t — I don’t come in and make excuses,” Doug said after the game. “… We begin to grow, and that’s what we want to do in the last 31. We want to make sure that we are growing and building a swell and the momentum that takes us into the offseason.”

The Kings will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers and host the return of Keon Ellis since his trade away from the Kings on Saturday at 7 p.m. PST inside Golden 1 Center.

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings look to make home court advantage work against Clippers Friday

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Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) and Sacramento Kings forward De’Andre Hunter battle for the rebound in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Feb 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Memphis Grizzlies Cam Spencer scored three big baskets in the fourth quarter in the last few minutes of the game and finished with 20 points. The Grizzlies Ty Jerome scored 28 points Wednesday night and the loss was a season worse for the Sacramento Kings who have now lost ten in row.

#2 With 2:08 remaining in the game Spencer hit a three point shot that put the Grizzlies on top with a 122-118 lead. GG Jackson also hit a jumper and added a 16 foot jumper with 43 seconds left to give the Grizzlies a four point lead. It was a tough loss for the Kings as this one slipped away with just seconds left.

#3 The Kings Domantas Sabonis scored 20 points out of his 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. The last time the Kings won a game was back on Jan 16th against the Washington Wizards that week the Kings had a four game win streak going.

#4 Jeremiah, talk about the following Kings scorers, DeMar DeRozan with 20 points, Nique Clifford with 14, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk finishing in a tie with 13 points, Zach LeVine 11 points, and Devin Carter with ten points.

#5 Next up for the Kings the ninth place Los Angeles Clippers who have won two in a row come to tip off with Sacramento Friday night at Golden 1. The Kings are hoping to end the skid using the home court advantage.

Join Jeremiah for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

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Kings Drop 10th Straight as Grizzlies Pull Away Late at Golden 1 Center

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GG Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by De’Andre Hunter #15 of the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 04, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–Amidst the numerous rumors of trades and roster turnover, the Kings welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies to town on Wednesday night at the Golden 1 Center.

In the first quarter, the Kings started the game off strong with a solid presence under the basket. The Kings led in the paint, outscoring the Grizzlies 18-12, as Domantas Sabonis got off to a hot start with eight points and five boards in the opening quarter. Other than that, it was a relatively even quarter of play, with the Kings outscoring the Grizzlies 31-28 in the opening act.

In the second quarter, it was more of the same from both teams as they remained neck and neck leading into halftime. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings and all scorers in the first half as he dropped 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Twelve of the 20 points Domas scored in the first half came in the second quarter. The Grizzlies outscored the Kings 30-26 in the second quarter to take a 59-57 lead into the break. The points-in-the-paint disparity became even more apparent in the second quarter, as the Kings outdid the Grizzlies 20-10 in that category in the frame.

In the third quarter, it looked early on that the Kings were going to go down big to the Grizzlies coming out of the break. In fact, the Kings trailed by eight points early in the third as the Grizzlies were putting it together out of the half. Yet, the Kings were able to step up and bring the game back, taking a two-point, 91-89 lead into the fourth quarter. The Kings outscored the Grizzlies 34-31 in the third while trying to carry their momentum into the final 12 minutes.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings struggled to keep up with the Grizzlies, but they managed to keep the game within striking distance throughout the quarter. The Kings trailed by what felt like 3-5 points most of the quarter and were down 124-122 with just over a minute to go. However, the Grizzlies hit some tough late-game shots to defeat the Kings 129-125.

With the loss, the Kings’ losing streak reached 10 games, and they dropped their fourth straight home game.

It’s clear the Kings are transitioning from the veterans to the young players in the rotation, something that is new to Nique Clifford, but he is embracing the situation.

“It’s something I’ve never been through, so it’s been a little different for me than college,” Nique Clifford said after the game. “You don’t have guys getting moved from team to team, and it is a different experience, but I feel like as a professional, you approach every day trying to get better, trying to get better individually, and then as a team coming together trying to figure out what we can do to put out a good product on the court.”

The product hasn’t been good for the Kings, and they will take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday at 7 p.m. PST at the Golden 1 Center, looking to snap their 10-game skid.

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason: Ellis and Schroder dealt to Cleveland for De’Andre Hunter; Kings look to snap 9 game skid Wed vs. Memphis

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Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) takes a jump shot against the Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) in the second half at Capital One in DC on Sun Feb 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

1.The Kings are on a disastrous course losing nine games in a row and Sunday they were looking to break this streak when they took on the Washington Wizards another struggling team with much the same record as Sacramento.

2.Not much was going right for the Kings in Sunday’s game but they got a chance to turn it around with two great performances from Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

3.The Kings had a slow start in the game which set them behind the eight ball from the get go and they got next to nothing from the bench plus the absence of Domantas Sabonis and Russell Westbrook did not help either.

4. In a matchup of two last-place teams what went so terribly wrong for Sacramento, did it all come down to just the offense.

5.The Kings now head home to take on another struggling team the Memphis Grizzlies in the hopes of putting an end to this horrible streak the team is going through right now.

Sacramento Kings with podcast Barbara Mason is heard each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Kings Fall To Lowly Wizards 116-112; Loss extends Sac’s skid to nine games

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Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) takes a shot agianst the Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (left) at Capital One Arena in DC on Sun Feb 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

When it appears it could not get any worse for the Sacramento Kings (12-39) it did. They lost their ninth game in a row to the struggling Washington Wizards (13-35) 116-112. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozen each had a great game, LaVine finishing with 35 points and DeRozan with 32. That was about all that was going right for the Kings in this game. The Wizards beat them in the paint barely pulling this game out.

After losing nine games in a row, the Kings took on another struggling team in the Wizards Sunday afternoon with only one thing on their mind; break this horrible losing streak. The Kings have been playing some of the best teams in the NBA and this game the Kings should have taken the opportunity to turn things around.

Sabonis was out with a lower back soreness and Russell Westbrook also remains out with a right foot contusion, his third game in a row.

The newly acquired Trae Young was not available to play for the Wizards his new team out with a right MCL sprain delaying his debut until mid-February. Young is currently going through rehabilitation and being re-evaluated. A return date is probably after the All-Star break.

Game report: The opening quarters was an absolute disaster for the Kings being outscored by the Wizards 23-14. The second quarter began on a sour note as well with Washington leading by as much as 17 points.

Where was the Sacramento offense? The tide began to change late in the quarter when the Kings cut the Wizards double digit lead to single digits. Sacramento picked away and at 2:17 Washington was clinging to a four point lead 46-42. Going into the half the Wizards had a five point lead 53-48. Sacramento had outscored the Wizards 34-30 as the Kings offense came to life.

Zach LaVine had the team high at the half scoring 22 points and four rebounds. The rest of the offense was quiet with DeMar DeRozan finishing the half with four points. The Kings would need a lot more from some of their starters and their bench in the second half of play. The Kings really came around as the second quarter wound down and they would need more of the same in the second half.

Zach LaVine continued to carry the team in the third quarter while DeMar DeRozan and Maxime Raynaud started to heat up. With two minutes left in the quarter, it was a 2-point game 79-77 in favor of the Wizards.

When Sacramento got close to taking the lead, they allowed an AJ Johnson three followed by a turnover which resulted in a Jamir Watkins dunk pushing the Wizards lead out to 86-78 After three quarters the Wizards continued to lead 88-82.

Sacramento needed a fourth quarter push in the worst way but it was not to be. Every time the Kings got close, the Wizards pushed back and Sacramento had so far been unable to stop them. Again the Kings got within two points and at long last Sacramento tied up the game at 95 with 9:09 left in the game.

The King’s surge prompted a Washington time-out. This game went right down to the wire. With 30 seconds left on the clock the Wizards had a three-point lead that they were able to hang onto. The win for the Wizards is their third out of their last four games and the Kings had now strung out nine losses in a row.

While LaVine and DeRozan both had great games they did not get a lot of support from the rest of the team. The bench was not good and the team sure did miss Sabonis and Westbrook in this game. It was an awful start for Sacramento and they faltered in the final minutes of the fourth quarters.

The Kings now return home to Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento for a game Wednesday night taking on another struggling team in the Memphis Grizzlies. Sacramento continues to search for an end to this drought which they will hopefully realize Wednesday night.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Loosing streak reaches 8; Christie looks to snap skid in DC Sunday

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Sacramento Kings Isaiah Stevens gets the throw down against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden in Boston Fri Jan 30, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 How did Zach LaVine’s offensive aggressiveness and shot-making influence the Kings’ ability to stay competitive in the first half at Boston? (LaVine scored 17 points in the 112–93 loss. )

#2 In what ways did Nique Clifford’s contributions—whether scoring, defensive plays, or energy—affect Sacramento’s performance against the Celtics? (Clifford was among the scoring leaders for the Kings in the game. )

#3 How effectively did DeMar DeRozan try to assert himself offensively, and what adjustments could he make to better counter Boston’s defensive schemes? (DeRozan played and scored in the matchup. )

#4 What role did Dennis Schröder play in orchestrating the Kings’ offense and ball movement, especially during stretches when Sacramento cut into the Celtics’ lead? (Schröder logged meaningful minutes for Sacramento. )

#5 How important was Maxime Raynaud’s presence on the glass and defensive rotations in trying to limit Boston’s scoring opportunities?

Tony Harvey does the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Kings Collide With Celtics Getting Punished by Boston 112-93; Loss is eight straight for Sacramento

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The Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard center drives past the Sacramento Kings defense at TD Garden in Boston on Fri Jan 30, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (12-38) have struggled all season trying to handle an extremely difficult game schedule, constant injury and this recent road trip was more of the same. Games against some of the best teams in the NBA, and Friday night’s matchup with the Boston Celtics (30-18) was no different.

Boston built an instant 15-point lead in the opening quarter and by the third quarter had close to a thirty point lead. The final was 112-93. The Kings did cut the 31 point lead to 19 points when all was said and done but the Celtics prevailed all evening. The high for the Kings was Zach LaVine who scored 17 points and Maxime Raynaud had a double double, 14 points and 14 rebounds. Raynaud had a terrific effort.

After getting edged Thursday night by the Philadelphia Sixers 113-111 the Kings traveled to Boston for a matchup with the Celtics Friday night. The Celtics remain in a second place tie with the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference.

Friday night Zach LaVine started and Malik Monk was back on the floor as Keegan Murray remains out with an ankle injury. Domantas Sabonis will be out and Russell Westbrook remains out with a foot injury.

The Celtics were short-handed due to an injury to two of their outstanding starters. Jalen Brown is out until February 1st with a hamstring injury and Jayson Tatum has a serious achilles injury keeping him sidelined until April.

Despite these losses the Celtics remain a huge threat and the struggling Kings couldn’t get the maximum effort from the starters to the bench to avoid their eighth loss in a row.

Sacramento got off to an awful start in this game. As the first quarter came to an end the Celtics had a 40-25 lead. The King had dug themselves into a deep hole that just got deeper as the second quarter concluded.

Boston had outscored the Kings 32-21 in the quarter and led at the half 72-46. Despite being without Jayson Tatum the entire season and Jalen Brown missing their last game Boston had built a huge lead in the first two quarters of the game.

Where were the starters in the first half of this game for Sacramento. LaVine finished the half with 13 points while the rest of the starters collectively scored ten points. The bench was slow to get started with Monk the high with eight points.

The Kings had a whole lot of work to do in the second half. The Celtics Payton Pritchard had it all going on with some great support from Baylor Scheierman and Neemias Queta. Boston had simply outplayed the Kings at every turn in the first half.

It was more of the same for the Kings in the third quarter as the Celtics continued to build on their lead with Boston closing in on a 30 point lead. The offensive effort from Sacramento remained stagnant as the quarter wore on. They never really got started and never recovered. The Kings outscored the Celtics in the third 20-17 but those three points made little difference in the 89-66 Boston lead.

The Kings cut the Celtics lead by a bit in the fourth quarter. The highest Boston lead in the game had been 31 points but Sacramento had cut it to 21 points.with 8:29 left in the game. That was about as much headway as the Kings were able to make. With under three minutes left on the clock and a 21-point lead this game was all but done. Sacramento had lost their eighth game in a row.

LaVine had the high for Sacramento with 17 points and off the bench Nique Clifford finished with 15 points. Raynaud had a double double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Kings did outscore the Celtics in the fourth quarter 27-23.

Sunday afternoon the Kings take on the Washington Wizards another struggling team. Both teams have similar records with Sacramento looking to put an end to an eight game losing streak. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 3:00 PM.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Detroit Pistons Get A Clutch Time Win Against Golden State Warriors, 131-124

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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks against Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo Credits to AP photographer Jed Jacobsohn)

By Michael Villanueva

SAN FRANCISCO – On the last Friday night of January at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Golden State Warriors 131–124, ending a four-game losing streak and giving the Warriors an upsetting home loss.

Detroit entered the game as the best team in the Eastern Conference, boasting a 15–7 road record and a 7–3 streak over its last ten games. Meanwhile, Golden State was ranked eighth in the Western Conference and had a solid 17–7 home record.

Al Horford, Draymond Green, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, and Stephen Curry made up the Warriors’ starting lineup. Curry, who led Golden State with 27.3 points and 4.9 assists per game, was just selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game, which will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This will be the 75th NBA All-Star Game and the first to be held at the brand-new LA Clippers arena.

Detroit responded with a starting five of Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, and birthday guard Ausar Thompson. Draymond Green, a native of Michigan born in Saginaw, attended Saginaw High School and spent four seasons at Michigan State, bringing symbolic meaning to the evening. A Michigan State University Draymond Green bobblehead was given to the first 10,000 fans in celebration of Green. The Golden State also had its Japanese Heritage Night inside Chase Center.

Curry, who made an early three-pointer and raised the streak to 88 straight games with a three-pointer, led the Warriors to an exciting start to the evening. After drawing a shooting foul on Detroit, Horford made two free throws, giving him an early 3-point play, which helped Golden State get off to a fast start.

The Pistons remained close to Golden State despite the team’s strong start. With six minutes left in the first quarter, Duncan Robinson made his fourth three-pointer and finished with 12 points, but 15 points for the night. Both teams had a strong offensive start, but Detroit took the lead by shooting 76 percent from the field in the first quarter.

Detroit finished the quarter with 15 team assists, including eight points and six assists from Cunningham. Detroit had a 45-37 lead at the end of the first quarter thanks to a late 8-3 scoring run. This was the most points the Pistons had scored in a single quarter this season.

Detroit continued to control the paint and went on a 9–6 scoring run to start the second quarter. Golden State had only eight points in the paint, while the Pistons had already scored 28, putting early pressure on the Warriors.

Draymond Green helped keep Golden State within striking distance, knocking down his fourth three-pointer of the half after hitting back-to-back pairs in each of the first two quarters. After an out-of-bounds call that initially ruled for the Pistons’ ball but was later challenged and overturned by the Warriors, Green received his tenth technical foul of the season.

Golden State started to rally after falling behind by up to 15 points, and because of a spark from its bench, the lead dropped to five points. Fan favorite Gui Santos energized the Chase Center crowd and the team with his effort and second-chance opportunities, scoring nine points in eight minutes.

Detroit scored 14 points off 10 Golden State turnovers, taking advantage of the Warriors’ mistakes. Both inside and on the fast break, the Pistons continued to dominate. Detroit regularly played well in transition and on pick-and-rolls, scoring 42 points in the paint by the half.

Cunningham led Detroit with 13 points, two rebounds, and seven assists at the half. Curry made his third three-pointer of the evening, while Green led Golden State with 15 points, three rebounds, and one assist. With a 77–64 lead, Detroit scored 42 points in the paint and 62 percent from the field on 31-of-50 shooting, which was the second-most amount of points the Pistons had scored in a half this season.

Detroit had a strong start to the second half. Cunningham made a dunk after the Pistons forced a steal on the first possession. Moses Moody fouled Jalen Duren, who then finished a three-point play shortly after.

Golden State began to show signs of mental exhaustion as the Pistons maintained their lead into the third quarter. Detroit was ahead 88-71 with eight minutes remaining. The Warriors went on a 13–5 scoring run as Curry sparked a response with a deep three-pointer and then a three-point play.

But Golden State’s turnover problems remained as they gave up 17 points, which Detroit turned into 29 points. Additionally, the Pistons outscored the Warriors 26–5 in fast-break points and 54–28 in paint points.

Detroit entered the fourth quarter in control with a 108–95 advantage, while both All-Star starting guards — Curry and Cunningham — had 23 points each, giving Bay Area fans a show on the last Friday of January.

Buddy Hield and Moses Moody made two three-pointers to start the fourth quarter for the Warriors, but Cunningham answered for Detroit. With ten minutes left in the game, Curry was ruled out due to right knee soreness.

With eight minutes to go, Detroit was ahead 117–106, but Hield made a crucial three-pointer that cut the lead to eight. Golden State was now within 117-112 when Gui Santos made a three-pointer to start an 11-2 run.

In the closing minutes, the game stayed close. Both sides were swapping baskets as the score stood at 122–116 with four minutes remaining. Detroit held a four-point lead at 126–122 late in the game. With an 8-foot fadeaway, Tobias Harris pushed the lead to six, but Melton responded by making both of his free throws, cutting the lead back to four.

The Pistons moved to 35–12 after defeating the Warriors 131–124. This ended a four-game losing streak for Detroit and was their first victory over Golden State since January 4, 2023.

Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons with 29 points and 11 assists, leading the team’s attack and setting the game’s tempo. With 21 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Duren had a fantastic evening as well. He dominated inside and helped Detroit keep a commanding lead in the paint. While Tobias Harris was perfect from the free-throw line, going 9-of-9, grabbing eight rebounds, and making big shots late in the fourth quarter, Duncan Robinson went 5-of-10 from three-point range (50%), stretching Golden State’s defense. Ausar Thompson contributed energy and defensive stops, especially during transition. Thompson also did his best trying to guard Stephen Curry, as he is one of the team’s toughest defenders.

De’Anthony Melton came up off the bench with 18 points, four rebounds, and three assists for the Warriors, while Stephen Curry led the team with 23 points before leaving in the fourth quarter due to knee soreness. Golden State was unable to get past the young and tough Pistons despite their best efforts, and the Warriors were unable to carry out their usual second-half comeback efforts.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Golden State Warriors will meet the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center in San Francisco to return to play. The Warriors’ Black History Month will begin at 7 p.m., and fans will have another opportunity to watch Golden State play at home ,hopefully with a different outcome.

Sixers Edge Kings 113-111 With Maxey Hitting Winning Layup; 76ers hand Sac their 7th straight loss

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Sacramento Kings Dennis Schroder (17) drives on the Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid (21) in the first half at the Xfinity Mobile Center in Philadelphia on Thu Jan 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (12-37 lost their seventh game in a row Thursday night to the Philadelphia Sixers (26-21) 113-111. They had an 11-point lead mid-way through the fourth quarter but allowed the Sixers back in the game. The game could not have been closer as the clock ran out on the Kings.

Game recap: The first two quarters were close with the Sixers outscoring the Kings in each of the first two quarters. After the first 12 minutes of play the Sixers had taken a three-point lead 28-15. The Sixers outscored Sacramento in the second quarter 32-29, another three points with Philadelphia taking a 60-54 at the half.

DeMar DeRozan had a great first half with 21 points and Dennis Schroeder, who started in this game, scored 15 points. Not much else was going on as far as scoring for Sacramento. Zach LaVine did start in the game playing off the bench scoring five points in the opening half. The Kings had remained close in the first half but were unable to get over the top.

The Kings got as close as two points in the third quarter at 6:59, 68-70 and tied up the game seconds later at 70 forcing the Sixers to take a timeout. Domantas Sabonis broke into double digits in the quarter finishing three quarters with 14 points. At 4:16 the Kings took a 77-75 lead. As the third quarter came to an end, the Kings had a 92-88 lead when Keon Ellis hit a 23-foot three pointer.

Going into the fourth quarter Sacramento had built momentum that had been missing in the first three quarters. The task at hand would be to grow that momentum through the quarter. The largest lead the Kings had in this game was six points when again Ellis made a running dunk giving Sacramento a 98-92 lead.

There were more timeouts for the Sixers when the Kings took a 100-92 lead at 8:13. The remainder of the game was a see-saw affair in which Sacramento got the short end of the deal losing 113-111. This was their seventh loss in a row, a major disappoint when they had taken a 11-point lead mid-way through the fourth.

Sacramento come so close but missed a lot of shots in the final minutes coupled with fouls and turnovers. The 17 turnovers in the game did the Kings no favors. They played the Sixers close for much of the game and very nearly pulled off an upset.

The Kings put up some good numbers with Dennis Schroeder finishing with 27 points the high for the Kings. DeRozan scored 25 points and Sabonis had 17. The Sacramento bench high score went to LaVine with 17 points and Ellis with 10 points. The Kings had 46 rebounds in the game to the Sixers 24 about as lopsided as you can get.

The Kings had their hands full trying to contain Tyrese Maxey who finished with the game high of 40 points. Right behind him was Joel Embiid with 37 points. The Sixers did just enough to get past the Kings for the win.

Game notes: Thursday the Kings lost to the Sixers playing the fourth game of their current road trip. Tuesday they suffered their sixth loss in a row losing to the New York Knicks 103-87 their third road loss on this road trip. They continued the loss streak with a discouraging loss Thursday night. Keegan Murray remains out with an ankle injury and an expected return date of Febraury 4th. Malik Monk is out with an ankle injury and Russell Westbrook out with a foot issue with both looking at a January 30th return against the Boston Celtics. Zach LaVine will be back on the court after it had been decided at game time that he would be able to play.

It doesn’t get any easier for Sacramento as they travel to Boston for a matchup with the second place Celtics led by Jalen Brown. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 4:30 PM at TD Garden.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings aim to end 6 game skid in Philadelphia tonight

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Sacramento Kings Precious Achiuwa (left) defends against the New York Knicks Karl Anthony Townes (right) at Madison Square Garden New York on Tue Jan 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 How will Domantas Sabonis’ matchup against the Sixers’ (25-21) interior defenders like Joel Embiid impact Sacramento’s (12-26) ability to control the boards and generate second-chance points?

#2 What kind of scoring and playmaking contribution can DeMar DeRozan provide, especially if the Kings fall behind early and need a veteran scoring lift?

#3 With Zach LaVine listed as a key scorer for the Kings this season, how might his outside shooting affect Sacramento’s spacing against Philly’s defense?

#4 Given his experience and ball-handling ability, what impact might Russell Westbrook have on the pace of play and the Kings’ transition offense?

#5 How will Dennis Schroder’s role in facilitating offense and defending Philadelphia’s guards influence Sacramento’s chances in a likely high-tempo game?

Join Jerremiah Salmonson for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.