The Phoenix Suns secured a 112-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on November 26, 2025, maintaining their undefeated record in NBA Cup West Group A play. The match, held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, saw the Suns withstand multiple second-half surges from the Kings, ensuring their place at the top of the group standings.
With this win, the Suns improved to 3-0 in group play and will face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday at 19:30 local time. Oklahoma City also boasts a perfect record in West Group A after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on the same day. The outcome of Friday’s matchup will determine the top seed in the group, with the Suns needing a win to secure home-court advantage in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
Should the Suns triumph over the Thunder, they will host the NBA Cup quarterfinals in Phoenix. However, if they lose, their playoff hopes will hinge on their point differential compared to the winner of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the L.A. Clippers. Currently, the Suns have a point differential of +35, compared to +14 for the Grizzlies and -9 for the Clippers.
In the game against the Kings, Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie led the Suns with 21 points each, while Devin Booker contributed 19 points. Dillon Brooks added 13 points, and Jamaree Bouyea chipped in 11 points off the bench. The Suns established a commanding lead, going ahead by as many as 25 points in the first half. Despite a spirited effort from the Kings, who narrowed the deficit to eight points in both the third and fourth quarters, Phoenix responded decisively with an 8-0 run to extend their lead to 102-86 with just under six minutes remaining.
The Kings’ offense was spearheaded by Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook, each scoring 19 points. However, Sacramento faced challenges, missing key players such as Domantas Sabonis, who is sidelined due to a right knee partial meniscus tear, and Dennis Schroder, who has right hip soreness. The Suns also contended with injuries, playing without Grayson Allen (right quad contusion), Jalen Green (right hamstring strain), and Ryan Dunn (right wrist sprain).
This victory marks the second time this season that the Suns have defeated the Kings, having previously rallied from a 20-point deficit to win 120-116 in their season opener. As the Suns prepare for their crucial clash against the Thunder, the stakes could not be higher, with the potential to secure a key playoff position.
