76ers Edge Kings in Nail-Biting Finish
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Xfinity Mobile Arena
Philadelphia 76ers 113, Sacramento Kings 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers beat Sacramento Kings 113-111 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-111 in a thrilling contest at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 30, 2026. This victory improved the 76ers' record to 27-21, while the Kings fell to 12-38. The game was marked by a series of intense scoring plays in the final minutes, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams. The 76ers now lead the season series against the Kings 2-0, having previously won 117-104 in their last meeting on January 30, 2025.
The 76ers entered the game with a home record of 26-21 and had been experiencing a mixed run of form, going 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 114.4 points scored and 117.4 points allowed. They had just come off a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 139-122 on January 28, 2026. In their last five games, the 76ers had a record of 2-3, averaging 115.8 points scored and 120.4 points allowed.
In contrast, the Kings struggled significantly, with a dismal away record of 12-37 and a six-game losing streak heading into this matchup. They had also gone 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 113.2 points scored and 116.0 points allowed. Their recent form included a loss to the New York Knicks, where they fell 87-103 on January 28, 2026. The Kings were winless in their last five games, averaging just 109.4 points scored while allowing 123.4 points.
In terms of home and away performances, the 76ers had a home record of 3-4 in their last seven games, while the Kings had a poor away record of 0-3 in their last three games. The conditions of the game were influenced by the injury status of key players. For the 76ers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was listed as day-to-day due to a finger issue. The Kings faced a more significant challenge with multiple players listed as day-to-day, including Domantas Sabonis (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), Zach LaVine (hand), and De'Andre Hunter (eye).
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the 76ers favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 229.5. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in the 76ers, priced at -410, while the Kings were at +320.
The game itself was tightly contested, with the score tied at 105 in the fourth quarter. Key moments included Tyrese Maxey making crucial free throws and a driving layup that helped the 76ers regain the lead. Dennis Schroder's three-pointer for the Kings briefly put them ahead, but it was Maxey's two-point shot that sealed the victory for Philadelphia.
Viewers were treated to a showcase of high-stakes basketball, with the 76ers demonstrating resilience in a tight finish. The performance of Tyrese Maxey was particularly noteworthy, as he contributed significantly to the scoring in the closing moments. Overall, the matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the 76ers solidifying their playoff position while the Kings continued to search for answers amid their struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PHI -9.5 | 229.5 o -108 / u -112 | Sacramento Kings +320 · Philadelphia 76ers -410 |
Injury report
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
- Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
- Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
- Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
- De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Leaders
- PointsTyrese Maxey40Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsTyrese Maxey8Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsJoel Embiid5Philadelphia 76ers
- PointsDennis Schroder27Sacramento Kings
- AssistsDeMar DeRozan8Sacramento Kings
- ReboundsPrecious Achiuwa13Sacramento Kings
Recent form
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W1114.4 scored · 117.4 allowed per game3-4 at home
- W139-122vs Milwaukee BucksJan 28
- L93-130at Charlotte HornetsJan 26
- L109-112vs New York KnicksJan 24
- W128-122vs Houston RocketsJan 23
- L110-116vs Phoenix SunsJan 21
- W113-104vs Indiana PacersJan 20
- L115-117vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 17
- L107-133vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 15
- W115-102at Toronto RaptorsJan 13
- L115-116at Toronto RaptorsJan 11
Sacramento Kings
Last 10: 4-6Streak L6113.2 scored · 116 allowed per game0-3 away
- L87-103at New York KnicksJan 28
- L116-139at Detroit PistonsJan 25
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Sacramento Kings | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 41-82 | 39-72 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 10-26 | 8-25 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 32 |
| Free throws | 19-23 | 27-31 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 2 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 22 |
| Assists | 21 | 25 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 38 |
| Fouls | 26 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 28 | 60 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter79-81Tyrese Maxey makes layup (Joel Embiid assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-81Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-81Zach LaVine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-81Maxime Raynaud makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter83-82Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-83Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter85-83Maxime Raynaud makes layup (Precious Achiuwa assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-85Jared McCain makes 16-foot fade away jump shot
- 3rd Quarter87-85Maxime Raynaud makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Zach LaVine assists)
- 3rd Quarter89-85Zach LaVine makes running layup (Nique Clifford assists)
- 3rd Quarter89-87Dominick Barlow makes driving layup (Jared McCain assists)
- 3rd Quarter89-88Dominick Barlow makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter92-88Keon Ellis makes 23-foot three pointer (Zach LaVine assists)
- 4th Quarter92-90Paul George makes 22-foot jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter94-90Keon Ellis makes 11-foot step back jumpshot (Nique Clifford assists)
- 4th Quarter94-92Paul George makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-92Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-92Maxime Raynaud makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-92Keon Ellis makes running dunk
- 4th Quarter100-92Precious Achiuwa makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (DeMar DeRozan assists)
- 4th Quarter102-92Zach LaVine makes running layup
- 4th Quarter103-92Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter103-93Tyrese Maxey makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter103-95Tyrese Maxey makes 3-foot two point shot (Paul George assists)
- 4th Quarter103-96Joel Embiid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-97Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-99Joel Embiid makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter103-100Joel Embiid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-101Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-101Dennis Schroder makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter105-103Joel Embiid makes driving layup (Paul George assists)
- 4th Quarter105-104Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-105Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-105Dennis Schroder makes 27-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
- 4th Quarter108-107Joel Embiid makes driving layup (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter108-109Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter111-109Zach LaVine makes 25-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
- 4th Quarter111-110Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-111Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-113Tyrese Maxey makes 2-foot two point shot (Joel Embiid assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Philadelphia 76ers, below favours Sacramento Kings.
Venue
- Xfinity Mobile ArenaPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance18608
- OfficialsLeon Wood, Justin Van Duyne, Brandon Adair
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