Jazz Defeat Kings in Jaren Jackson Jr.'s Home Debut

Utah Jazz cruise to 121-93 victory over Sacramento Kings, handing them 14th straight loss

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 23 points in his home debut to lead the Utah Jazz to a 121-93 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Lauri Markkanen added 19 points as the Jazz shot 54.7% from the field and made 15 3-pointers. The Kings, who have now lost 14 consecutive games, were led by DeMar DeRozan's 20 points.

Why it matters

The win extends the Jazz's winning streak to two games and continues their strong start to the season, while the Kings' losing skid highlights their ongoing struggles this year. Jackson Jr.'s impressive home debut also showcases the Jazz's promising young talent.

The details

The Jazz took control of the game early, going on a 24-3 run in the first quarter to build a 39-15 lead. They maintained a comfortable margin throughout, leading by as many as 34 points in the third quarter. The Jazz outscored the Kings 25-6 in fastbreak points and 58-42 in the paint.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Jaren Jackson Jr.

A young power forward for the Utah Jazz who scored 23 points in his home debut.

Lauri Markkanen

A forward for the Utah Jazz who scored 19 points to help lead the team to victory.

DeMar DeRozan

A veteran guard for the Sacramento Kings who led his team with 20 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Jazz will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, February 19, 2026, while the Kings will return home to host the Orlando Magic on the same date.

The takeaway

The Jazz's dominant win over the struggling Kings, led by the strong performance of young star Jaren Jackson Jr. in his home debut, showcases the team's potential this season and the continued challenges facing the Kings as they try to end their lengthy losing streak.