NBA · Final

Pistons Dominate Kings in Convincing Victory

Sacramento Kings12-35

116

Detroit Pistons33-11

139

Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons beat Sacramento Kings 139-116 at Little Caesars Arena on January 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -650 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The Detroit Pistons showcased their dominance with a commanding 139-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena. This win extends the Pistons' series lead over the Kings to 3-0 this season, having already secured victories in their previous two encounters. The Pistons' home record now stands impressively at 33-11, while the Kings continue to struggle with an away record of 12-35.

In their last ten games, the Pistons have maintained a solid record of 7-3, although they are currently on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Houston Rockets just a day prior. In that game, they scored 104 points while allowing 111. However, their scoring average in those last ten games has been 109.6 points, while they have allowed an average of 101.0 points. At home, they have been particularly strong, with a home record of 5-3 in their last eight games.

On the other hand, the Kings have been struggling, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where they lost 118-123. The Kings have averaged 113.0 points scored but have allowed 115.5 points during their last ten games. Their away performance has been particularly poor, with an away record of 0-2 in their last two outings.

In terms of previous meetings, the Pistons have won the last two encounters against the Kings, including a narrow 136-127 victory on December 24, 2025. The Kings' last win against the Pistons came on April 7, 2025, when they won 127-117 at Little Caesars Arena.

Injury concerns for the Kings include Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter, all listed as day-to-day with various ailments. This has undoubtedly impacted their performance and depth as they face off against a Pistons team that is relatively healthy.

The betting market reflects the Pistons' strong position, with DraftKings setting the line at Detroit -12.5. The total points for the game were set at 226.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. The moneyline also indicates a strong preference for the Pistons, with -650 for the home team and +470 for the Kings.

Conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, contributing to the Pistons' high-scoring output. The Pistons' offensive efficiency was on full display, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they continued to extend their lead. Key scoring plays included a series of successful shots from players like Marcus Sasser and Chaz Lanier, who helped seal the game in the final moments.

For viewers, the standout performances from the Pistons, particularly in their offensive execution and defensive resilience, were key highlights. The Pistons' ability to capitalize on the Kings' defensive lapses will be a point of analysis moving forward, especially considering the Kings' ongoing injury issues. Overall, this game further solidifies the Pistons' status as a formidable contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -12.5	226.5 o -112 / u -108	Sacramento Kings +470 · Detroit Pistons -650

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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

Leaders

PointsCade Cunningham29Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham11Detroit Pistons
ReboundsIsaiah Stewart8Detroit Pistons
PointsMalik Monk19Sacramento Kings
AssistsDomantas Sabonis8Sacramento Kings
ReboundsDylan Cardwell9Sacramento Kings

Recent form

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1109.6 scored · 101 allowed per game5-3 at home

L104-111vs Houston RocketsJan 24
W112-104at New Orleans PelicansJan 22
W104-103vs Boston CelticsJan 20
W121-78vs Indiana PacersJan 18
W108-105vs Phoenix SunsJan 16
L92-98vs LA ClippersJan 11
W108-93vs Chicago BullsJan 8
W121-90vs New York KnicksJan 6
W114-110at Cleveland CavaliersJan 4
L112-118vs Miami HeatJan 2

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 4-6Streak L4113 scored · 115.5 allowed per game0-2 away

L118-123at Cleveland CavaliersJan 24
L109-122vs Toronto RaptorsJan 22
L117-130vs Miami HeatJan 21
L110-117vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 19
W128-115vs Washington WizardsJan 17
W112-101vs New York KnicksJan 15
W124-112vs Los Angeles LakersJan 13
W111-98vs Houston RocketsJan 12
L103-137at Golden State WarriorsJan 10
L98-100vs Dallas MavericksJan 7

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Sacramento Kings	Detroit Pistons
Field goals	44-84	50-91
Field goal %	52	55
Three-pointers	11-25	16-31
Three-point %	44	52
Free throws	17-28	23-28
Free throw %	61	82
Rebounds	33	43
Offensive rebounds	12	16
Defensive rebounds	21	27
Assists	32	31
Steals	7	15
Blocks	7	5
Turnovers	19	18
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	5
Technical fouls, total	0	5
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	28	18
Fast-break points	8	12
Points in the paint	52	58
Fouls	21	21
Largest lead	7	25
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	16	79

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter83-102Duncan Robinson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cade Cunningham assists)
3rd Quarter85-102Dennis Schroder makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Domantas Sabonis assists)
3rd Quarter87-102Malik Monk makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter87-105Jaden Ivey makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Tobias Harris assists)
3rd Quarter87-107Jaden Ivey makes 1-foot dunk (Ronald Holland II assists)
3rd Quarter90-107Keon Ellis makes 25-foot three pointer (Dennis Schroder assists)
3rd Quarter90-109Daniss Jenkins makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter93-109Malik Monk makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter93-111Daniss Jenkins makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter93-113Ronald Holland II makes running layup
4th Quarter96-113Keon Ellis makes 26-foot three pointer (Dylan Cardwell assists)
4th Quarter96-116Ronald Holland II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter97-116Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-116Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-118Isaiah Stewart makes two point shot
4th Quarter100-118Malik Monk makes dunk (Dylan Cardwell assists)
4th Quarter100-119Javonte Green makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-120Javonte Green makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-120Dylan Cardwell makes alley oop dunk (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter104-120Maxime Raynaud makes 6-foot two point shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter104-123Jaden Ivey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter106-123Keon Ellis makes 7-foot running jump shot (Dylan Cardwell assists)
4th Quarter106-124Javonte Green makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter106-125Javonte Green makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter106-126Javonte Green makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter106-128Cade Cunningham makes driving layup
4th Quarter107-128Dennis Schroder makes technical free throw
4th Quarter107-129Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-130Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-130Keon Ellis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dylan Cardwell assists)
4th Quarter111-130Keon Ellis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-132Paul Reed makes tip shot
4th Quarter112-132Nique Clifford makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-134Javonte Green makes two point shot
4th Quarter114-134Dylan Cardwell makes tip in dunk
4th Quarter114-136Chaz Lanier makes 1-foot layup (Paul Reed assists)
4th Quarter114-138Marcus Sasser makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter114-139Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-139Devin Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-139Devin Carter makes free throw 2 of 2