NBA · Final

Kings Edge Nets in Close Contest at Home

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Sunday, March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Golden 1 Center

Sacramento Kings 126, Brooklyn Nets 122, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings?

Sacramento Kings beat Brooklyn Nets 126-122 at Golden 1 Center on March 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings?

Sacramento Kings were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Golden 1 Center, the Sacramento Kings narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 126 to 122. This victory marks the Kings' second consecutive win over the Nets in their recent head-to-head series, with Sacramento now leading the series 2-1 overall. The game showcased a competitive spirit from both teams, but ultimately, the Kings were able to hold on for the win despite a late surge from the Nets.

The Kings entered the game with a home record of 19-53, having struggled in recent outings with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory, having lost to the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs in their previous contests. In those games, the Kings averaged 113.5 points scored but allowed 120.2 points, indicating defensive challenges. Their recent home performance showed a scoring average of 113.0 points while allowing 121.6 points in their last five games.

On the other hand, the Nets came into the game with an away record of 17-54 and were on a six-game losing streak, having won just 2 of their last 10 games. Their recent form has been concerning, with an average of only 101.4 points scored and 114.8 points allowed over their last ten games. In their last five games, the Nets averaged a meager 94.6 points while allowing 108.0 points, highlighting their struggles on both ends of the court.

The Kings' home performance has been slightly better than their away record, with a home record of 3-5 in their last eight games. Conversely, the Nets have struggled on the road, with a home record of 1-4 in their last five games. This fixture was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams that have faced significant challenges throughout the season.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. The Kings were without Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter, all of whom were dealing with various injuries. The Nets had Nolan Traore listed as day-to-day with a knee issue, which could have impacted their performance.

The betting market had set the spread at SAC -6.5, with a total of 218.5 points, according to DraftKings. The odds reflected a belief that the Kings would have the upper hand at home, but the close final score indicated that the game was much more competitive than anticipated.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late March evening in Sacramento, with fans filling the arena and creating a lively atmosphere. The Kings managed to stay ahead in the final moments, with crucial free throws from Malik Monk and Devin Carter sealing the victory. The scoring plays in the closing minutes included a driving layup from Nolan Traore and a series of free throws that kept the game within reach for the Nets.

Viewers were treated to a tense finish, with the Kings needing to maintain their composure in the face of a determined Nets side. The game highlighted the importance of free-throw shooting and defensive stops in tight contests, as both teams battled for every point. The Kings' ability to capitalize on their opportunities at the charity stripe proved decisive in their narrow victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SAC -6.5	218.5 o -115 / u -105	Brooklyn Nets +205 · Sacramento Kings -250

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Injury report

Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Nolan TraoreDay-To-DayKneeBrooklyn Nets

Leaders

PointsMalik Monk32Sacramento Kings
AssistsDeMar DeRozan8Sacramento Kings
ReboundsPrecious Achiuwa15Sacramento Kings
PointsBen Saraf22Brooklyn Nets
AssistsBen Saraf5Brooklyn Nets
ReboundsDanny Wolf4Brooklyn Nets

Recent form

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2113.5 scored · 120.2 allowed per game3-5 at home

L118-139vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 20
L104-132vs San Antonio SpursMar 18
W116-111vs Utah JazzMar 16
W118-109at LA ClippersMar 15
L109-117vs Charlotte HornetsMar 12
W114-109vs Indiana PacersMar 11
W126-110vs Chicago BullsMar 9
L123-133vs New Orleans PelicansMar 6
L103-114vs Phoenix SunsMar 4
L104-128at Los Angeles LakersMar 2

Brooklyn Nets

Last 10: 2-8Streak L6101.4 scored · 114.8 allowed per game1-4 away

L92-93vs New York KnicksMar 20
L92-121vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 18
L95-114vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 16
L97-104at Philadelphia 76ersMar 14
L97-108at Atlanta HawksMar 12
L100-138vs Detroit PistonsMar 10
W126-115vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 9
W107-105at Detroit PistonsMar 7
L110-126at Miami HeatMar 6
L98-124at Miami HeatMar 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Brooklyn Nets	Sacramento Kings
Field goals	46-88	43-82
Field goal %	52	52
Three-pointers	14-33	14-27
Three-point %	42	52
Free throws	16-20	26-34
Free throw %	80	76
Rebounds	25	51
Offensive rebounds	7	17
Defensive rebounds	18	34
Assists	30	30
Steals	7	4
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	7	16
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	24
Fast-break points	19	6
Points in the paint	60	50
Fouls	26	18
Largest lead	6	8
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	45	43

How the scoring went

4th Quarter87-91Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter87-92Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-92Chaney Johnson makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter90-95Doug McDermott makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter91-95Chaney Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-95Chaney Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-98Doug McDermott makes 27-foot three point jumper (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter94-98Ben Saraf makes driving layup
4th Quarter96-98Ochai Agbaji makes driving layup (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter97-98Ochai Agbaji makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-100Maxime Raynaud makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter99-100Ben Saraf makes driving layup
4th Quarter99-103Patrick Baldwin Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter102-103Nolan Traore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter102-106Patrick Baldwin Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter104-106Malachi Smith makes driving layup (Ben Saraf assists)
4th Quarter105-106Malachi Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter105-108Maxime Raynaud makes 7-foot floating jump shot (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter105-110Malik Monk makes 7-foot layup (Patrick Baldwin Jr. assists)
4th Quarter105-111Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter105-113Devin Carter makes driving layup
4th Quarter107-113Malachi Smith makes two point shot
4th Quarter109-113Ben Saraf makes 5-foot two point shot (Nolan Traore assists)
4th Quarter111-113Ben Saraf makes running layup (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter111-115DeMar DeRozan makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Devin Carter assists)
4th Quarter111-116Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-117Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-117Nolan Traore makes driving layup (Malachi Smith assists)
4th Quarter113-120Malik Monk makes 28-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter113-121Devin Carter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-121Ben Saraf makes driving layup
4th Quarter118-121Malachi Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper (Drake Powell assists)
4th Quarter120-121Nolan Traore makes driving layup
4th Quarter120-122Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-123Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-123Nolan Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-123Nolan Traore makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter122-124Devin Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-125Devin Carter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter122-126Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 2 of 2