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The Spurs have by no means received each video games within the Moody Middle collection that’s been performed in Austin the final 4 years, they usually have an important likelihood to do it tonight, after blowing out the Suns on Thursday evening 121-94. The Suns have been with out their emotional chief Dillon Brooks on account of a league suspension and misplaced Devin Booker within the first half with hip soreness, and the Spurs took benefit, taking an enormous lead within the second half and resting their starters for a lot of the fourth quarter. The Kings have the worst document within the NBA, and shut down Damontas Sabonis for the remainder of the season as he’s getting surgical procedure on his knee for a meniscus tear that wouldn’t heal by itself. Zach Levine and new acquisition De’Andre Hunter are additionally out for the season, and moral tanking appears to be totally deployed in central California. The roster for the Kings is now Demar DeRozan, Russ Westbrook, and a bunch of younger guys. Two of these guys are Maxime Raynaud, who has been enjoying properly lately, and Keegan Murray, who is popping into a really efficient energy ahead within the league. Westbrook and DeRozan will certainly be within the corridor of fame, however they’re a bit previous their prime as gamers. The factor is that they’re nonetheless adequate to trigger the Spurs points if they don’t play with the type of effort and dedication that they introduced in opposition to the Suns. It will be advantageous for the Silver and Black to place this recreation away early so they may relaxation gamers late within the recreation, as a result of the Spurs shall be heading out on the highway once more for a key contest in opposition to Cade Cunningham and the Japanese Convention main Pistons on Monday evening.
The Spurs could make this recreation much less irritating in the event that they take management early and take an enormous lead on the half. Neither DeRozan or Westbrook are nice three level shooters, and Victor ought to be capable to restrict their offense when he’s within the recreation by making a no-shooting zone within the paint. The group must be targeted and never stay up for Monday evening, as a result of that type of considering can result in a nasty Saturday evening. Will probably be fascinating to see whether or not Fortress finally ends up defending DeMar or Russ, as a result of both matchup shall be enjoyable to observe. Will probably be both DeMar’s artful strikes or Russell’s quickness and energy, and every one will present distinctive challenges for Fortress as he prepares his recreation for playoff basketball. It’s going to be enjoyable to observe, let’s GOO SPURS!!
Matthew McConaughey will present up within the announcer sales space, and can make the decision of the sport as he screams “alright, alright, alright!” as Victor Wembanyama dunks the ball.
San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings (Austin)February 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM CT Streaming: NBA League PassTV: KENS5Reminder: It’s in opposition to website coverage to publish hyperlinks to unlawful streams within the feedback.
