Kings End 16-Game Losing Streak
Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-game losing skid with 123-114 victory over Memphis, while San Antonio extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-103 win over Detroit. Houston Rockets climbed to third place in the Western Conference with a 125-105 victory over Utah. Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 110-109 on a buzzer-beater, and Milwaukee rallied past Miami 128-117 with a dominant 39-24 fourth quarter.
- The Kings' 16-game losing streak was the longest in franchise history, surpassing a 14-game skid set when the team was the Cincinnati Royals. Their last victory before the slide was on January 16th against the Washington Wizards. - In the streak-snapping win, Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 25 points, while rookie center Maxime Reynaud recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. - The San Antonio Spurs' current nine-game winning streak is the franchise's longest since the 2015-16 season. The all-time franchise record is 19 consecutive wins, set during their 2013-14 championship season. - During the Spurs' last ten games, they have averaged 124.3 points while shooting 50.2% from the field. Rookie Victor Wembanyama has been a key factor, averaging 24.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. - In their victory over Utah, the Houston Rockets were led by Jabari Smith Jr., who scored 31 points, and Amen Thompson, who added 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting. The win moved them to a 35-21 record. - The Orlando Magic's win over the Lakers came via a go-ahead putback by Wendell Carter Jr. with 6.7 seconds remaining, followed by a missed three-point attempt by LeBron James at the buzzer. - Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 36 points for the Magic, who have now won four consecutive games against the Lakers, a streak dating back to 2023. - In the Bucks' comeback win, Kevin Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 32 points in the final quarter. Milwaukee's defense was crucial, holding Miami without a single made field goal for the final 6 minutes and 34 seconds of the game.
