3rd Quarter Report
The Thunder already have more points against the Kings than they managed in total against the Warriors last Wednesday. The Thunder have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Kings 132-97.
If the Thunder keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 38-9 in no time. On the other hand, the Kings will have to make due with a 24-24 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Sacramento Kings @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Current Records: Sacramento 24-23, Oklahoma City 37-9
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Fan Duel SN – Oklahoma
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $24.70
What to Know
The Sacramento Kings’ road trip will continue as they head out to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Paycom Center. Coming off a loss in a game the Kings were expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Last Wednesday, the Kings came up short against the 76ers and fell 117-104. Sacramento was up 80-68 in the third but couldn’t hold on to the lead.
The Kings’ loss came about despite a quality game from Domantas Sabonis, who dropped a triple-double on 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. Sabonis is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he’s now pulled down ten or more in the last 24 games he’s played. Less helpful for the Kings was Keegan Murray’s abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.
Even though they lost, the Kings smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as the 76ers only pulled down five.
Meanwhile, the Thunder couldn’t handle the Warriors on Wednesday and fell 116-109. Oklahoma City got off to an early lead (up 14 with 0:36 left in the first quarter), but sadly they weren’t able to maintain that momentum.
The Thunder might have lost, but man, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a machine: he went 16 for 29 en route to 52 points. Gilgeous-Alexander’s evening made it 15 games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.
Sacramento has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 24-23 record this season. As for Oklahoma City, their defeat dropped their record down to 37-9.
In addition to losing their last games, both failed to cover the spread. As for their next game, the Thunder are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 8.5 points. This contest will be their 11th straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 4-5-1 against the spread).
The Kings suffered a grim 130-109 defeat to the Thunder when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Can the Kings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Oklahoma City is a big 8.5-point favorite against Sacramento, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Thunder slightly, as the game opened with the Thunder as a 10-point favorite.
The over/under is 234 points.
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Series History
Sacramento has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
- Nov 25, 2024 – Oklahoma City 130 vs. Sacramento 109
- Apr 09, 2024 – Oklahoma City 112 vs. Sacramento 105
- Feb 11, 2024 – Oklahoma City 127 vs. Sacramento 113
- Dec 14, 2023 – Sacramento 128 vs. Oklahoma City 123
- Nov 10, 2023 – Sacramento 105 vs. Oklahoma City 98
- Feb 28, 2023 – Sacramento 123 vs. Oklahoma City 117
- Feb 26, 2023 – Sacramento 124 vs. Oklahoma City 115
- Jan 20, 2023 – Sacramento 118 vs. Oklahoma City 113
- Feb 28, 2022 – Sacramento 131 vs. Oklahoma City 110
- Feb 05, 2022 – Sacramento 113 vs. Oklahoma City 103
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