NBA · Final

Rockets Dominate Kings in Convincing Win

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Houston Rockets 128, Sacramento Kings 97, 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 Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets beat Sacramento Kings 128-97 at Toyota Center (Houston) on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Houston Rockets secured a decisive victory against the Sacramento Kings, winning 128-97 at the Toyota Center. This match was significant as it tied the series between the two teams at 2-2. The Rockets, boasting a strong home record of 36-21, demonstrated their dominance on their home court, while the Kings struggled with a dismal away record of 13-47.

In their last ten games, the Rockets have shown solid form, with a record of 6-4 and a current winning streak of one game. They averaged 107.3 points scored per game while allowing 106.4 points. Recently, they defeated the Utah Jazz 125-105, showcasing their offensive capabilities. In contrast, the Kings have faced challenges, posting a record of 1-9 in their last ten games, with an average of 109.3 points scored but allowing a staggering 122.8 points. Their recent win came against the Memphis Grizzlies, where they triumphed 123-114, but prior to that, they had been on a significant losing streak.

At home, the Rockets have maintained a balanced record of 3-3 in their last six games, while their away performance has been notably better at 3-1. The Kings, on the other hand, have struggled both at home and away, with a home record of 0-4 and an away record of 1-5 in their last six games. This disparity in form was evident during the match.

Historically, the Rockets have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Kings, holding a 5-1 record over the last six matchups. Notably, the Rockets won their previous encounter at home on December 4, 2025, with a score of 121-95. However, they lost two close games earlier in the season, which added intrigue to this matchup.

In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams were all nursing ankle or knee injuries. The Kings faced similar issues, with Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter all listed as day-to-day due to various injuries. The status of these players could have impacted the game, but the Rockets were able to capitalize on their home advantage.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Rockets significantly, with a spread of -13.5 and a moneyline of -850 for Houston, compared to +575 for Sacramento. The total points line was set at 222.5, indicating expectations for a relatively high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were favorable for basketball, with a lively atmosphere at the Toyota Center. Fans witnessed a strong performance from the Rockets, who were able to pull away in the second half. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter included a 26-foot three-point jumper by Jeff Green and a series of layups and dunks that showcased the Rockets' offensive depth.

Overall, the Rockets' performance not only secured them a crucial win but also highlighted their potential as they continue to vie for playoff positioning. The Kings, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to improve their standing in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -13.5	222.5 o -110 / u -110	Sacramento Kings +575 · Houston Rockets -850

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings

Leaders

PointsReed Sheppard28Houston Rockets
AssistsAlperen Sengun11Houston Rockets
ReboundsAlperen Sengun13Houston Rockets
PointsRussell Westbrook22Sacramento Kings
AssistsDeMar DeRozan7Sacramento Kings
ReboundsPrecious Achiuwa10Sacramento Kings

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1107.3 scored · 106.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

W125-105vs Utah JazzFeb 24
L106-108at New York KnicksFeb 22
W105-101at Charlotte HornetsFeb 20
L102-105vs LA ClippersFeb 12
W102-95vs LA ClippersFeb 11
W112-106at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 7
L99-109vs Charlotte HornetsFeb 6
L93-114vs Boston CelticsFeb 5
W118-114at Indiana PacersFeb 3
W111-107vs Dallas MavericksFeb 1

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 1-9Streak W1109.3 scored · 122.8 allowed per game1-5 away

W123-114at Memphis GrizzliesFeb 24
L122-139at San Antonio SpursFeb 22
L94-131vs Orlando MagicFeb 20
L93-121at Utah JazzFeb 12
L94-120at New Orleans PelicansFeb 10
L126-132vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 8
L111-114vs LA ClippersFeb 7
L125-129vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 5
L112-116at Washington WizardsFeb 1
L93-112at Boston CelticsJan 31

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
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Sacramento Kings	Houston Rockets
Field goals	37-93	47-86
Field goal %	40	55
Three-pointers	7-32	17-39
Three-point %	22	44
Free throws	16-20	17-19
Free throw %	80	89
Rebounds	43	44
Offensive rebounds	16	9
Defensive rebounds	27	35
Assists	22	29
Steals	9	6
Blocks	2	8
Turnovers	12	11
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	11	13
Fast-break points	12	8
Points in the paint	40	48
Fouls	15	14
Largest lead	2	36
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	94

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter65-83Maxime Raynaud makes 4-foot reverse layup (DeMar DeRozan assists)
3rd Quarter65-84Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter65-85Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter65-86Kevin Durant makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter68-86Nique Clifford makes 28-foot three point jumper (Russell Westbrook assists)
3rd Quarter68-88Reed Sheppard makes layup (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter69-88DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter70-88DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-90Jabari Smith Jr. makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter72-90Maxime Raynaud makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Russell Westbrook assists)
3rd Quarter74-90Nique Clifford makes 16-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter74-93Josh Okogie makes 22-foot three point jumper (Aaron Holiday assists)
3rd Quarter74-96Josh Okogie makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter74-98Jabari Smith Jr. makes 6-foot fade away jump shot (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter76-98Nique Clifford makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
3rd Quarter76-99Reed Sheppard makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter76-99Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter76-100Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter76-103Aaron Holiday makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter76-105Reed Sheppard makes 8-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter76-107Alperen Sengun makes 2-foot dunk (Reed Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter79-108Malik Monk makes 28-foot three point jumper (Precious Achiuwa assists)
4th Quarter79-110Josh Okogie makes two point shot
4th Quarter79-111Josh Okogie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter81-111Precious Achiuwa makes tip shot
4th Quarter81-113Alperen Sengun makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter83-113Patrick Baldwin Jr. makes tip shot
4th Quarter83-116Reed Sheppard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter85-116Precious Achiuwa makes 1-foot dunk (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter85-118Jabari Smith Jr. makes driving layup
4th Quarter88-118Nique Clifford makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter88-121Isaiah Crawford makes 23-foot running jump shot (JD Davison assists)
4th Quarter88-124Jeff Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aaron Holiday assists)
4th Quarter90-124Nique Clifford makes running layup (Patrick Baldwin Jr. assists)
4th Quarter92-124Patrick Baldwin Jr. makes 4-foot running dunk (Nique Clifford assists)
4th Quarter92-126Aaron Holiday makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (JD Davison assists)
4th Quarter94-126Daeqwon Plowden makes 2-foot driving dunk (Killian Hayes assists)
4th Quarter94-128JD Davison makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter96-128Daeqwon Plowden makes 3-foot dunk (Drew Eubanks assists)
4th Quarter97-128Drew Eubanks makes free throw 2 of 2