Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings

The Phoenix Suns have dropped their last seven away games. They most recently defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-98 at home at Footprint Center. Bradley Beal scored 21 points, Devin Booker scored 18, and Ryan Dunn scored 26.

The Sacramento Kings have suffered consecutive defeats. The LA Clippers defeated them 101-100 in a recent home game at Golden 1 Center. DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points, Zach LaVine scored 26 points, and Domantas Sabonis scored 19 points and pulled down 16 rebounds.

In their most recent meeting, the Suns prevailed. At Footprint Center, the team defeated the Kings 122-106. Six Kings victories have occurred in the last ten meetings between these clubs.

The last matchup of the season features the Sacramento Kings (39-42) hosting the Phoenix Suns (36-45) in a battle with playoff implications—for one team, at least. The Kings are fighting to lock up the 9th seed, while the Suns have already been eliminated from postseason contention. Here’s what to expect in this finale.

What’s at Stake for Sacramento?

The Kings enter this game with a chance to secure 9th place in the West, which would grant them home-court advantage in the Play-In Tournament’s first matchup (9th vs. 10th). They’re currently tied with the Dallas Mavericks but hold the tiebreaker.

A win tonight—or a Mavericks loss—would clinch the spot. However, Sacramento hasn’t been in peak form lately, coming off a heartbreaking 101-100 loss to the Clippers on Friday. DeMar DeRozan had a last-second shot to win it but couldn’t convert through tight defense.

This loss extended their skid to two straight and marked their fifth defeat in the last eight games. Can they bounce back when it matters most?

Phoenix’s Disappointing Season Ends

The Suns’ season has been a major letdown. Despite boasting one of the league’s most talented "Big Threes," they failed to reach a .500 record. Their last outing was a rare bright spot—a 117-98 win over the Spurs—snapping an eight-game losing streak.