DeRozan Leads Sacramento Against San Antonio After 41-Point Game

Kings look to build on star's big performance as they host the Spurs.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:03am

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The Sacramento Kings will host the San Antonio Spurs after DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points in the Kings' 116-111 win over the Utah Jazz. The Kings have struggled this season, giving up 120.6 points per game and being outscored by 9.8 points on average. The Spurs, on the other hand, are second in the Western Conference with a 29-14 record in conference play and rank second in rebounds per game.

Why it matters

This matchup features a contrast in fortunes, as the Kings look to build momentum off DeRozan's big game, while the Spurs aim to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

The Kings average 10.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.9 fewer makes per game than the Spurs give up (12.9). The Spurs average 118.8 points per game, 1.8 fewer than the 120.6 the Kings give up. In their last meeting on Feb. 22, the Spurs defeated the Kings 139-122, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 28 points and DeRozan leading the Kings with 20 points.

  • The two teams play for the third time this season on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
  • The Spurs defeated the Kings 139-122 in their last matchup on Feb. 22, 2026.

The players

DeMar DeRozan

A star player for the Sacramento Kings who scored 41 points in the team's previous game against the Utah Jazz.

Victor Wembanyama

A key player for the San Antonio Spurs who led the team with 28 points in their last matchup against the Kings.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Sacramento.

The takeaway

This game will showcase the contrast between the struggling Kings, who are looking to build on DeRozan's big performance, and the playoff-contending Spurs, who are led by the dominant Wembanyama and aim to solidify their position in the Western Conference standings.