Wembanyama powers Spurs past Kings 139-122 in Austin, extending winning streak as Sacramento slides further
Spurs use late third-quarter surge to put away undermanned Kings in 139-122 win
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 139-122 on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Austin’s Moody Center, completing a two-game Austin series sweep and extending their winning streak to eight. The result also marked another setback for a Sacramento team that has struggled to field a consistent rotation in recent weeks.
Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 28 points and 15 rebounds, adding six assists and four blocks. San Antonio also received balanced scoring: De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 18 points apiece as the Spurs continued to generate offense from both their starters and bench lineups.
Fast start, midgame pushback, then a decisive run
San Antonio opened with the first 11 points and established an early defensive tone. Sacramento responded by grinding its way back into the game, keeping the margin within reach into the third quarter. The Kings’ ability to extend possessions—particularly through second-chance opportunities—helped them stay competitive despite the early hole.
The game turned late in the third quarter. A Spurs burst spanning the end of the period and the start of the fourth created separation and shifted the contest from a one-possession threat to a controlling San Antonio advantage. The Spurs pushed the lead as high as 28, finishing with 139 points in a game that featured sustained pace on both ends.
Sacramento’s effort shows through, but depth issues remain
Sacramento was led by Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan with 20 points each, while Malik Monk added 19. Rookie center Maxime Raynaud posted 16 points and 12 rebounds, including a string of offensive rebounds that produced additional shot attempts and kept pressure on the Spurs’ interior.
Even with that production, Sacramento’s thin margin for error was apparent. The Kings have been operating without key contributors due to injuries and recent surgeries, and the team’s inability to consistently string together stops made it difficult to withstand San Antonio’s scoring bursts.
What the result means going forward
San Antonio improved its momentum heading into a road game at Detroit on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
Sacramento continued a franchise-record losing streak and will travel to Memphis on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
San Antonio’s formula—rim protection, transition pressure and multiple scoring options—proved decisive once the game tightened in the third quarter.
For the Spurs, the win reinforced the value of defensive activity and finishing quarters with precision. For the Kings, the performance reflected competitive effort and intermittent execution, but also the challenge of sustaining 48 minutes against a deeper roster when late-game runs decide outcomes.