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Kings' Woes Continue: 16-Game Skid vs. Rockets
26 Feb
Summary
- Kings endure a 16-game losing streak heading into the matchup.
- Sacramento is missing key players, including Sabonis and LaVine.
- Houston holds a significant advantage with a healthier roster.
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to play the Houston Rockets on February 25, 2026, at Toyota Center. As of this date, Houston stands third in the Western Conference with a 35-21 record, while Sacramento languishes at the bottom with a 12-46 record and is on a significant 16-game losing streak.
Sacramento's challenges are amplified by a lengthy injury report. Key players like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine are out for the season due to meniscus and finger tendon repair, respectively. De'Andre Hunter also faces a season-ending eye repair. This forces reliance on players like DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray.
Houston also has its share of injuries, including Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet, but their main players like Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant are expected to play. Houston leads the season series two games to one, and their overall advantage in scoring, rebounding, and defense, coupled with Sacramento's depleted roster, positions them as strong favorites.
Historically, the Rockets lead the all-time series 142-103. With Sabonis out, Sacramento's interior defense is expected to struggle against Houston's Sengun and Durant. DeRozan and Murray must deliver standout performances for Sacramento to remain competitive in this matchup.
