Kings End Skid, Defeat Raptors in Playoff Clash

Former Raptors stars Achiuwa and DeRozan lead Sacramento to victory over Toronto.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:05am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the players and the action on the court.A cubist interpretation of the intense on-court action as former Raptors stars Achiuwa and DeRozan lead the Kings to an upset victory over their old team.Today in Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings ended their four-game losing streak with a 123-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Former Raptors players Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Kings, with Achiuwa recording 28 points and 19 rebounds, while DeRozan added 28 points of his own.

Why it matters

This result is significant as it drops the Raptors further down the Eastern Conference playoff standings, making their postseason hopes more precarious. The Kings, despite having the worst road record in the NBA, were able to pull off the upset against their former players' old team.

The details

Achiuwa and DeRozan, who both previously played for the Raptors, were the driving forces behind the Kings' victory. Achiuwa dominated the glass with 19 rebounds to go along with his 28 points, while DeRozan scored 28 points to help Sacramento end their four-game skid.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Precious Achiuwa

A former Raptors player who had 28 points and 19 rebounds for the Kings in the win.

DeMar DeRozan

Another former Raptors player who scored 28 points for the Kings in the victory.

Sacramento Kings

The NBA team that ended their four-game losing streak with the win over the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors

The NBA team that lost to the Kings, dropping them further down the Eastern Conference playoff standings.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us, especially against our old team. Precious and I just wanted to come out and compete hard, and we were able to get the win.”

— DeMar DeRozan

What’s next

The Raptors will look to bounce back in their next game as they fight to secure a playoff spot, while the Kings will try to build on this victory and improve their poor road record.

The takeaway

This game showcased the talent and competitiveness of former Raptors players Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan, who led the Kings to an important win over their old team. The result is a setback for the Raptors' playoff aspirations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the NBA season.