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NuggetsSacramento Kings @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 25, 2026
Kings vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on January 25, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 35 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 116 |
| Pistons | 35 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 139 |
Top Performers
Kings
- 19 PTS Malik Monk
- 9 REB Dylan Cardwell
- 8 AST Domantas Sabonis
Pistons
- 29 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 8 REB Isaiah Stewart
- 11 AST Cade Cunningham
Kings vs Pistons Box Score
Sacramento Kings
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan GF | 18 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-1 | 4-6 | -9 |
| Nique Clifford G | 33 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-13 | 2-4 | 1-4 | -12 |
| Precious Achiuwa F | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Russell Westbrook G | 22 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 3-3 | -16 |
| Domantas Sabonis FC | 24 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Devin Carter G | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 24 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5-10 | 1-2 | 4-6 | -13 |
| Dylan Cardwell C | 26 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -8 |
| Malik Monk G | 21 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7-11 | 3-5 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Maxime Raynaud F | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Keon Ellis G | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 1-2 | -11 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris F | 24 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Jalen Duren C | 23 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-8 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +7 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 30 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13-22 | 3-5 | 0-1 | +18 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +9 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 24 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Marcus Sasser G | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 24 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 4-5 | +11 |
| Javonte Green GF | 14 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 9-9 | +8 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 22 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +20 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Paul Reed F | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bobi Klintman F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Ron Holland F | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 4-4 | +6 |
Kings vs Pistons Recap
Detroit beat Sacramento 139-116, a 23-point margin built on a 13-point halftime lead that became a 20-point cushion after three quarters. The Pistons improved to 33-11, while the Kings fell to 12-35.
Detroit outshot Sacramento from the field, hitting 50 of 91 compared to the Kings' 44 of 84. The quarter scores show the Pistons pulled away in the second period, when they outscored Sacramento 43-30. Detroit also dominated the boards, grabbing 43 rebounds to Sacramento's 33.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 29 points and 11 assists. Malik Monk paced Sacramento with 19 points, while Domantas Sabonis recorded 8 assists. Detroit shot 23 of 28 from the free throw line, a strong mark that helped seal the win.
The number to know: 16 three-pointers for Detroit. The Pistons' efficiency from distance kept Sacramento from closing the gap throughout.
Team Stats
| Kings | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 44-84 | Field Goals | 50-91 |
| 52.4% | FG % | 54.9% |
| 11-25 | 3-Pointers | 16-31 |
| 44.0% | 3P % | 51.6% |
| 17-28 | Free Throws | 23-28 |
| 60.7% | FT % | 82.1% |
| 33 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 32 | Assists | 31 |
| 7 | Steals | 15 |
| 7 | Blocks | 5 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 21 | Fouls | 21 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 25 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kings | 58.9% | 16.5% | 30.8% | 0.202 |
 Pistons | 63.7% | 14.8% | 43.2% | 0.253 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Kings vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 25, 20263:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Kings vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Kings last 5
- L @ Cavaliers 118-123 Jan 23, 2026
- L vs Raptors 109-122 Jan 21, 2026
- L vs Heat 117-130 Jan 20, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 110-117 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Wizards 128-115 Jan 16, 2026
Pistons last 5
- L vs Rockets 104-111 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 112-104 Jan 21, 2026
- W vs Celtics 104-103 Jan 19, 2026
- W vs Pacers 121-78 Jan 17, 2026
- W vs Suns 108-105 Jan 15, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 23, 2025 Pistons @ Kings 136-127
More NBA Games on Jan 25, 2026
- Postponed
- Final
Golden State Warriors0-3111Top: Edwards 32 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1103
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0101Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 24 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3104
San Antonio Spurs1-295Top: Bey 24 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Postponed
- Final
Miami Heat0-3111
Phoenix Suns1-1102Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-389
Los Angeles Clippers1-2126Top: Leonard 28 PTSBox score ›
That covers Kings vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Kings visit the Spurs Oct 27; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Kings vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Kings vs Pistons on Jan 25, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 29 points.
What are the Kings and Pistons records?
After this game the Kings were 12-35 and the Pistons were 33-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Kings vs Pistons?
Malik Monk scored 19 for the Kings. Cade Cunningham scored 29 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Kings vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Kings vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Kings 136-127 on Dec 23, 2025 on the road.
Where was Kings vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Kings vs Pistons?
Kings-Pistons: Q1 35-35, Q2 30-43, Q3 28-35, Q4 23-26.
What is next for the Kings and Pistons?
Kings visit the Spurs on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.