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Sacramento Kings Break Historic 16-Game Losing Streak with Victory Over Memphis

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:17 AM

The Sacramento Kings finally ended their franchise-record 16-game losing streak Monday night, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 123-114. Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 25 points while Precious Achiuwa contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds in the much-needed victory.

The Sacramento Kings finally broke free from their historic slump Monday night, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 123-114 to end a franchise-record 16-game losing streak that had plagued the team.

Russell Westbrook led Sacramento’s offensive charge with 25 points, while Precious Achiuwa delivered a strong double-double performance with 22 points and 12 rebounds. The victory marked Sacramento’s first win since January 16th and just their fourth road victory in 30 attempts this season.

DeMar DeRozan contributed 19 points for the Kings, matching the output of Daeqwon Plowden, who proved crucial down the stretch with 10 fourth-quarter points as Sacramento seized control. Maxime Raynaud also made his mark with 10 points and a team-leading 13 rebounds.

Despite a solid effort from Javon Small, who tallied 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds, Memphis couldn’t avoid their sixth loss in seven contests. Olivier-Maxence Prosper chipped in 17 points for the Grizzlies, while GG Jackson added 16.

In other NBA action, the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-103 victory over Detroit, ending the Pistons’ five-game run. Devin Vassell exploded for 28 points, connecting on seven three-pointers, while Victor Wembanyama overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points, 17 rebounds, six blocks and four assists.

Julian Champagnie added 17 points for the Western Conference’s second-place Spurs, and Stephon Castle recorded 16 points with 11 assists. Detroit’s Jalen Duren paced the East-leading Pistons with 25 points and 14 rebounds, though Cade Cunningham struggled mightily, shooting just 5-of-26 from the field for 16 points and 10 assists.

Meanwhile, Houston dominated visiting Utah 125-105 behind Jabari Smith Jr.’s game-high 31 points on six three-pointers. Kevin Durant facilitated the offense with 18 points and a season-best 12 assists, while Tari Eason registered 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Amen Thompson was nearly perfect for the Rockets, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting, while Alperen Sengun nearly achieved a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Reed Sheppard provided a spark off the bench with 15 points on five three-pointers.

Utah got strong individual efforts from Lauri Markkanen (29 points) and Brice Sensabaugh (26 points and four threes). The Jazz managed to convert 27 Houston turnovers into 34 points, but it wasn’t enough to prevent their third consecutive defeat.

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