On March 3, 2026, the Phoenix Suns dominated the NBA-struggling Sacramento Kings with a final score of 114-103. The Suns' victory marked their second consecutive win and a successful sweep of the four-game season series against the Kings. With a record of 35-26, the Suns are currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference. The team's star player, Devin Booker, returned after a four-game absence due to a right hip injury, contributing 17 points, 14 of which were scored in the first half. Collin Gillespie was another standout performer, scoring 17 points and dishing out nine assists, while Oso Ighodaro grabbed 14 rebounds. The Suns' momentum was evident in the third quarter, where they embarked on a 14-0 run, turning a 63-62 deficit into a commanding 76-63 lead, thanks to Royce O'Neale's back-to-back three-pointers. Despite the loss, the Kings' Maxime Raynaud shone with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the opener of their five-game homestand. The Kings' struggles continued, dropping their record to 14-49, with a 2/3 win rate following a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak. The Kings' forward Keegan Murray missed the game due to an ankle injury, while the Suns' Dillon Brooks was sidelined with a fractured left hand. The game saw a strong performance from the Suns' Precious Achiuwa, who scored 18 points, and DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, who contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively. The Suns led 59-55 at halftime, with Ighodaro and Achiuwa leading the charge for the Kings. The Suns' next game is a home match against Chicago on Thursday night, while the Kings will host New Orleans on the same day.
