- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Phoenix Suns (34-26) are heading to the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday to take on the struggling Sacramento Kings (14-48).
In their previous game, the Suns edged past the Lakers with a close score of 113-110. Phoenix recorded a field goal percentage of 46.0%, converting 40 out of 87 attempts, and successfully made 22 of 50 three-point shots. At the free throw line, they hit 11 of 14 attempts, totaling 78.6%. The Suns grabbed 41 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards, and served up 22 assists while capitalizing on 13 turnovers made by their rivals, securing 9 steals in the process. Defensively, Phoenix allowed Los Angeles to achieve a field goal percentage of 50.7%, with the Lakers making 38 of 75 shots. The Lakers, meanwhile, recorded 20 assists and 8 steals, alongside 39 rebounds (10 offensive, 29 defensive) and 5 blocks. From the free throw line, Los Angeles converted 23 of 26 attempts for an impressive 88.5% success rate. The Lakers made 11 of 29 three-point shots. The Suns committed 23 personal fouls, compared to 15 by the Lakers.
Grayson Allen contributed significantly, scoring 28 points with a shooting stat of 9 out of 24. He logged 31 minutes on the floor, collected 1 rebound, shot at 37.5% from the field, and assisted on 6 occasions.
The Suns enter this matchup with a record of 34-26. They average 112.1 points per game (25th in the league), shooting 45.3% from the field. Beyond the arc, they connect at a rate of 36.0% (875 of 2,428), and from the free throw line, they have a success rate of 79.3%. As a team, the Suns grab 43.3 rebounds per game, and have recorded 1,472 assists this season, ranking them 27th in the league. They average 14.8 turnovers per contest and commit 21.1 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Suns force 16.6 turnovers per game and accrue 18.6 personal fouls. They relinquish a 34.3% success rate on 3-point attempts, and they’re 6th in points allowed per game at 111.4. With a field goal percentage against of 46.9% (2,414 of 5,143), they also yield 44.3 rebounds per game and rank 4th in the league for assists allowed, totaling 1,483 for the season.
In their last outing, the Kings fell to the Lakers, losing 128-104. Sacramento allowed Los Angeles to grab 37 rebounds (9 offensive). The Kings shot 46.2% from beyond the arc, making 18 of 39 attempts, and also converted 16 of 22 free throws (72.7%). Conversely, Sacramento allowed the Lakers to shoot 50.0% (47 of 94) from the field. The Kings made 42 of 90 attempts, giving them a shooting rate of 46.7%, and 6 of 26 on three-pointers for 23.1%. They achieved 14 of 15 free throws for a strong 93.3% rate. The Lakers committed 12 fouls, giving the Kings 15 attempts at the free-throw line. Sacramento lost possession 20 times but managed to secure 4 steals, and totaled 52 rebounds (36 defensive and 16 offensive).
Nique Clifford stood out for the Kings, scoring 26 points in 42 minutes and providing 4 assists. He shot 61.1% from the field, hitting 11 of 18 shots, while also grabbing 7 rebounds.
The Kings’ season record sits at 14-48. As a team, they’re shooting 46.2% from the field, ranking 20th in the league. They have accumulated 6,838 points so far this season, averaging 110.3 points per game, and secure 41.7 rebounds per game. They assist one another 25.2 times per game, which places them 22nd overall, while committing 14.5 turnovers per game. Sacramento averages 19.9 personal fouls while maintaining a free throw percentage of 77.8%.
Defensively, Sacramento permits a 3-point shooting rate of 36.8% (815 of 2,217), and their opponents achieve 78.4% from the free-throw line. They give up 27.7 assists and 44.5 rebounds per game, placing 26th and 17th, respectively, in the league. Sacramento is 28th in points allowed per game, conceding 121.2. They force 14.2 turnovers on average but allow their opponents to shoot a startling 49.7% from the field, the lowest in the league.
Which team will prevail tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Sacramento
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