Former Raptors Lead Kings to Upset Victory in Toronto

DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achiuwa shine in Sacramento's win over their former team.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:33am

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DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achiuwa each scored 28 points to lead the visiting Sacramento Kings to a 123-115 upset victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. DeRozan's big second half performance vaulted him past Dominique Wilkins into 17th on the NBA's all-time scoring list, while Achiuwa dominated the boards with 19 rebounds.

Why it matters

This win snaps a four-game losing streak for the struggling Kings, who are in rebuilding mode this season. For the Raptors, the loss is their second straight and comes with key players Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley sidelined due to injury.

The details

The Kings led for most of the game, building a 9-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. The Raptors made a late push to cut the deficit to just 2 points, but DeRozan and Achiuwa made key plays down the stretch to seal the victory for Sacramento. The Kings had just 10 players available for the game due to injuries.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • DeRozan's 28 points moved him past Dominique Wilkins into 17th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

The players

DeMar DeRozan

A veteran forward who previously played for the Toronto Raptors before being traded to the Sacramento Kings.

Precious Achiuwa

A young forward who was also previously on the Raptors roster before being included in the trade to Sacramento.

RJ Barrett

A starting guard for the Toronto Raptors who scored 20 points in the loss.

Collin Murray-Boyles

A Raptors guard who also scored 20 points in the game.

Nate Clifford

The head coach of the Sacramento Kings.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game coming in, but the guys really stepped up and played with a lot of energy and effort. It's great to get this win against our former team.”

— Nate Clifford, Head Coach, Sacramento Kings

What’s next

The Kings will look to build on this upset win as they continue their rebuilding process, while the Raptors will hope to get healthy and get back on track with their playoff push.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience of the young Sacramento Kings squad, led by former Raptors stars DeMar DeRozan and Precious Achiuwa. Despite their rebuilding season, the Kings were able to pull off a big upset over a playoff-contending Raptors team, providing hope for their future.