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Nets Rout Kings to End 10-Game Skid
Brooklyn's young core led the way in a decisive victory over Sacramento.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:51am
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The Brooklyn Nets snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Ochai Agbaji led the Nets with 18 points off the bench, while Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Noah Clowney, and Nic Claxton also scored in double figures. The Nets pulled away with a 23-7 run spanning the end of the first quarter and the middle of the second. Devin Carter scored 20 points for the Kings, who have lost four straight games.
Why it matters
This win helps the Nets end their extended losing skid and gives their young players valuable experience as the team builds for the future. The Kings, who are also in rebuilding mode, continue to struggle as they look to develop their young talent.
The details
The Nets put the game away with a dominant 23-7 run over an 8:44 stretch between the end of the first quarter and the midpoint of the second. Agbaji scored 9 of his 18 points during that decisive stretch. Brooklyn also played strong defense in the first half, limiting the Kings to 26.7% shooting from 3-point range and forcing 9 turnovers.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
- The Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with the win.
The players
Ochai Agbaji
A 25-year-old forward for the Brooklyn Nets who scored a team-high 18 points off the bench.
Nolan Traore
A 22-year-old forward for the Brooklyn Nets who scored 17 points in the win.
Devin Carter
A 24-year-old guard for the Sacramento Kings who scored a team-high 20 points in the loss.
Jordi Fernandez
The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets who is developing the team's young players.
Doug Christie
The head coach of the Sacramento Kings who is also focused on building around his young roster.
What they’re saying
“We've been through a tough stretch, but the guys kept battling and it was great to see them get rewarded with a win tonight.”
— Jordi Fernandez, Brooklyn Nets Head Coach
“We're still learning and growing as a team, but games like this show the potential we have when we play with energy and focus.”
— Devin Carter, Sacramento Kings Guard
What’s next
The Nets will look to build on this win as they continue their season-high six-game homestand, hosting the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Kings will wrap up their five-game road trip with a visit to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the ongoing rebuilding efforts of both the Nets and Kings, as the two young teams look to develop their talented rosters and end their recent struggles. The Nets' decisive win could provide a much-needed confidence boost as they aim to turn their season around.
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