Nets halt 10-game losing streak, get revenge on Kings

Ochai Agbaji and rookie Drake Powell led the Nets' fourth-quarter surge to end their skid.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:25am

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The Brooklyn Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 116-99 on Sunday night in New York. Ochai Agbaji and rookie Drake Powell combined for 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Nets' comeback. The Nets took control early and never trailed, leading by as many as 27 points in the second quarter before holding on for the victory.

Why it matters

The win ends a difficult stretch for the Nets, who had lost 20 of their previous 23 games. The victory over the Kings, another struggling team, could provide a much-needed confidence boost as the Nets look to finish the season on a high note.

The details

The Nets shot 49.4% from the field and made 17 3-pointers on 41 attempts. Agbaji led the team with 18 points, while Powell added 16. Rookie Nolan Traore chipped in 17 points and six assists, and Noah Clowney contributed 15 points. The Kings, who were without several key players due to injury, shot 42.9% from the field and were 10-of-32 from 3-point range.

  • The Nets' 10-game losing streak was snapped on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Nets' last win prior to this game was on March 9, 2026.

The players

Ochai Agbaji

A player for the Brooklyn Nets who led the team with 18 points in the win over the Sacramento Kings.

Drake Powell

A rookie player for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 16 points and combined with Agbaji for 17 points in the fourth quarter to help the Nets end their losing streak.

Nolan Traore

A rookie player for the Brooklyn Nets who contributed 17 points and six assists in the win.

Noah Clowney

A player for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 15 points in the victory.

DeMar DeRozan

A player for the Sacramento Kings who missed the game due to right hamstring soreness.

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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

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This win provides a much-needed boost for the struggling Nets, who have endured a difficult stretch of the season. The strong performances from young players like Agbaji, Powell, and Traore suggest the team has some promising talent that could help turn things around in the future.