The San Antonio Spurs opened NBA Cup play with a commanding 124–109 victory over the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento. Victor Wembanyama was the driving force behind the win, posting a double-double as San Antonio extended its winning streak to seven games.
Spurs pull away early
San Antonio set the tone from the opening tip, taking the first quarter 38–29. The Spurs maintained their grip on the game in the second period, outscoring Sacramento 37–27 to head into halftime with a 75–56 lead. The pick-and-roll featuring Victor Wembanyama repeatedly caused the Kings problems, while San Antonio spread the scoring load effectively across the roster.
Wembanyama dominates in the paint
Wembanyama delivered a dominant performance, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists for the double-double — coming immediately after he had set a career-best mark of 52 points and 24 rebounds against Dallas. Stephon Javonte Castle chipped in with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
San Antonio remained composed after the break. The third quarter ended evenly, allowing the Spurs to maintain their 19-point advantage. Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell each scored 19 points, underlining the team's balanced offensive effort. Harrison Barnes added 13 points and 1 rebound.
Kings rally in the fourth quarter
Sacramento won the fourth quarter 29–25 but could not complete the comeback. Darius Acuff Jr. led the Kings with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists. Domantas Sabonis posted a double-double of his own with 17 points and 12 rebounds, adding 5 assists. Zach LaVine finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
The team statistics reflected San Antonio's control throughout. The Spurs connected on 15 three-pointers from 30 attempts and converted 33 of 42 free throws. Sacramento matched them with 16 made three-pointers but ultimately fell too far behind to mount a serious challenge. The NBA Cup opener belongs to the Spurs, while the Kings — despite their stronger finish — were left empty-handed.
