KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Historical Shooting: The San Antonio Spurs set a new franchise record by knocking down 25 three-pointers in a 132-104 demolition of the Kings.
- Westbrook Moves Up: Sacramento’s Russell Westbrook officially passed Steve Nash and Mark Jackson to move into 5th place on the NBA’s all-time assist list.
- Wemby’s Efficiency: Victor Wembanyama dominated the interior with 18 points and 8 rebounds in just 22 minutes of play.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The San Antonio Spurs turned the Golden 1 Center into a shooting gallery on Tuesday night, burying a franchise-record 25 three-pointers to dismantle the Sacramento Kings 132-104. While the Spurs celebrated a clinic in long-range efficiency, the night also belonged to Russell Westbrook, who etched his name deeper into the record books despite the blowout loss.
Rain of Fire in Sacramento
San Antonio didn’t just beat the Kings; they evaporated them. Led by a blistering 51% clip from beyond the arc, the Spurs jumped to a 39-22 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Former Kings star De’Aaron Fox, returning to his old stomping grounds in a Spurs jersey, orchestrated the attack with 15 points and 6 assists. The lead swelled to a staggering 41 points in the third quarter as Lindy Waters III and Julian Champagnie combined for nine of the team’s 25 triples.
Victor Wembanyama provided the gravity that opened the floor. The French phenom needed only 22 minutes to post 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. His presence in the paint forced Sacramento to collapse, leaving the perimeter wide open for a Spurs squad that has now won eight of their last nine games.
A Bittersweet Milestone for Westbrook
In a season defined by struggle for the Kings (18-52), Russell Westbrook continues to provide moments of individual brilliance. With his 10th assist of the night—a sharp wrap-around pass to rookie Maxime Raynaud—Westbrook reached 10,336 career assists. The feat moved him past Hall of Famers Mark Jackson (10,334) and Steve Nash (10,335) on the all-time leaderboard.
Raynaud was the lone bright spot for Sacramento’s offense, exploding for a career-high 32 points. However, the Kings’ defense offered little resistance, allowing San Antonio to shoot 55% from the field overall.
What They Said
“When we share the ball like that, the rim starts to look like an ocean. Twenty-five threes is a great number, but the 32 assists as a team is what I’m most proud of. We played Spurs basketball tonight.”
— Gregg Popovich, Spurs Head Coach
“It’s an honor to be in the same breath as Nash and Jackson. I grew up watching those guys. I keep playing for the love of the game, even when the scoreboard doesn’t go our way. I’m just trying to lead these young guys every day.”
— Russell Westbrook on his milestone
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
This victory keeps San Antonio (51-18) firmly in the hunt for the Western Conference’s top seed, sitting just three games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their ability to win the second half of back-to-backs (now 11-3) suggests a level of conditioning and depth that will be terrifying in a seven-game series. The Spurs head home to host Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
For Sacramento, the loss mathematically seals their fate as they remain rooted to the bottom of the West. The focus now shifts entirely to the development of Raynaud and their lottery odds for the 2026 Draft. The Kings stay home to face a surging Philadelphia 76ers team later this week.
