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2026-2027 Season Game Summary Archive
OCT 21, 2026 / Lakers Give Kings A Harsh Season Opener / L 96-121
Los Angeles, CA - The Sacramento Kings opened their season with a rough landing, falling 121-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers after a disastrous third quarter turned a competitive contest into a runaway defeat. Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 28 points, while Domantas Sabonis contributed 14 points, 18 rebounds, and eight assists. Precious Achiuwa added 15 points, but the Kings struggled to match Los Angeles' offensive efficiency. The Clippers raced to a 41-29 first-quarter advantage before Sacramento battled back, trimming an 18-point deficit to 61-54 at halftime. Unfortunately, the comeback stopped there. Los Angeles dominated the third quarter 32-16, shooting 64.7% while holding Sacramento to just 27.3%, building a commanding 93-70 lead. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, while Brook Lopez delivered 17 points and 11 rebounds. Rookie Keaton Wagler added 15 points and five assists off the bench. Sacramento's seventh overall draft pick, Darius Acuff Jr., experienced a difficult NBA debut, finishing with 12 points and three assists while shooting just 5-of-24, including seven missed three-point attempts. The Clippers finished shooting 52.4% overall, grabbed 14 steals, and outrebounded Sacramento 49-42. For the Kings, defensive breakdowns and inconsistent shooting spoiled an opportunity to start the season with a victory.
Game # 1 / W 0 - L 1
OCT 23, 2026 / Portland Spoils King Home Opener / L 120-128
Sacramento, CA - Sacramento's promising start turned into another frustrating finish as the Kings fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 128-120, dropping their record to 0-2 despite outstanding performances from rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis. Acuff led Sacramento with 33 points, while Sabonis delivered a powerful triple-double with 27 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field. The Kings controlled the opening half, attacking Portland's interior defense, finding open shots, and building a 64-59 halftime advantage. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter when Portland erupted for 44 points, including eight three-pointers, while holding Sacramento to 26. The 18-point swing transformed a five-point Kings lead into a 103-90 deficit entering the fourth. Deni Avdija led Portland with 26 points, while reserve Robert Williams III contributed 13 points on perfect 6-for-6 shooting. Sidy Cissoko added 15 points and seven rebounds, giving Portland valuable production off the bench. Sacramento outscored the visitors 30-25 in the final quarter but could not erase the damage. Despite impressive individual performances and improved offensive production, the Kings' inability to contain Portland's third-quarter shooting proved costly, leaving Sacramento searching for its first victory of the young season.
Game # 2 / W 0 - L 2
OCT 25, 2026 / Kings Rally Falls Short as Grizzlies Deliver Late Knockout L 112-123
Sacramento, CA - Zach LaVine poured in 37 points, but another late-game collapse left Sacramento searching for its first victory of the season as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Kings 123-112. Sacramento started strong, taking a 28-25 lead after the opening quarter before Memphis found its rhythm from beyond the arc. Cam Spencer connected on consecutive three-pointers, helping the Grizzlies build a 54-44 advantage. Memphis scored 42 second-quarter points and carried a 67-59 lead into halftime. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. contributed 22 points and seven assists, while Domantas Sabonis recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds. Despite trailing throughout much of the second half, Sacramento fought back, tying the contest at 106 when Sabonis completed a three-point play with 5:41 remaining. Unfortunately, the comeback unraveled as Memphis answered with an 11-0 run, highlighted by Isaiah Stewart's three-point play and Ty Jerome's late scoring. Jerome finished with 31 points and six assists, converting all 14 free throws. Cameron Boozer added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Cedric Coward contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds. Precious Achiuwa provided Sacramento with 12 points and 10 rebounds, but the Kings struggled at the foul line, shooting just 14-for-22. Sacramento fell to 0-3, while Memphis remained undefeated at 3-0.
Game # 3 / W 0 - L 3
OCT 27, 2026 / Eight Threes, One Long Night for the Kings L 103-130
San Antonio, TX - Julian Champagnie turned the second quarter into a three-point exhibition, helping the San Antonio Spurs overwhelm the Sacramento Kings 130-103 after a competitive opening. The Kings briefly led 23-22 on Darius Acuff Jr.’s pull-up three with 4:15 left in the first quarter. Precious Achiuwa later tied the game at 25, but the Spurs finished the period on a 14-4 run for a 39-29 lead. Victor Wembanyama scored 15 first-quarter points, repeatedly finishing alley-oops and blocking shots near the rim. Champagnie took over in the second, making six three-pointers during the period and eight before halftime. His 24 first-half points helped San Antonio outscore Sacramento 41-25 in the quarter and build an 80-54 halftime advantage. Wembanyama finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and two steals. Champagnie scored 26, while Stephon Castle added 15. Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson contributed 14 apiece. Sacramento received 24 points from De’Andre Hunter, 22 from Zach LaVine and 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists from Domantas Sabonis. Acuff scored 19. The Kings showed greater resistance after halftime, but San Antonio’s 107-80 lead through three quarters left little suspense. Both teams scored 23 in the fourth. The Spurs protected that margin without needing another scoring burst from Champagnie. The Spurs’ combination of perimeter shooting and Wembanyama’s interior presence proved far beyond Sacramento’s ability to contain.
Game # 4 / W 0 - L 4