On March 3, 2026, the Phoenix Suns dominated the NBA-struggling Sacramento Kings with a final score of 114-103. The Suns' victory was fueled by a stellar performance from Jalen Green, who scored 20 points, and Grayson Allen, who contributed 18 points. This win secured the Suns' second consecutive victory and marked their return of star guard Devin Booker, who had been sidelined for four games due to a right hip injury. Booker's 17 points, with 14 scored in the first half, proved instrumental in the team's success.
Collin Gillespie, another standout player, recorded 17 points, including five successful 3-pointers, along with nine assists and six rebounds. Oso Ighodaro added 14 points and 14 rebounds, showcasing his versatility. However, the Suns faced a setback with the absence of Dillon Brooks, who was out due to a fractured left hand.
The turning point of the game came in the third quarter when the Suns embarked on a 14-0 run, transforming a 63-62 deficit into a commanding 76-63 lead. Royce O’Neale's consecutive 3-pointers sealed this impressive streak. For the Kings, Maxime Raynaud led the team with 22 points, shooting 10-of-12, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Despite this, the Kings' record slipped to 14-49, with a 2/3 win rate following a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak.
Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan contributed 18 and 17 points, respectively, for the Kings, while Russell Westbrook scored 16 points. Keegan Murray, a Kings forward, missed his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury.
The Suns maintained a 59-55 lead at halftime, with Ighodaro contributing 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Achiuwa scoring 16 points for the Kings. Looking ahead, the Suns will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, while the Kings will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to their arena on the same day.
