Spurs Look to Build Momentum Against Struggling Kings
The San Antonio Spurs host the Sacramento Kings at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Spurs, looking to secure a win after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday.
Spurs Seek Momentum After Finding Rhythm in Dallas
San Antonio enters Tuesday night with a 1-2 record following a strong road performance at American Airlines Center. Victor Wembanyama paced the Spurs with 23 points and four blocks, while Dylan Harper added 22 points. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle each chipped in 19 points and combined for 17 assists, orchestrating a balanced offensive attack that finished with 34 assists and just 12 turnovers. Devin Vassell contributed a clean stat line of 11 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals without committing a turnover.
The victory provided a much-needed course correction after San Antonio dropped its first two games of the regular season. Execution remains a focus for coach Mitch Johnson, who said the team must build on its collective effort. “Effort goes a long way,” Johnson stated after the Dallas win, noting that consistent execution paired with togetherness forms a foundation for growth.
The rotation also received a spark from rookie center Tarris Reed Jr., whose high-energy minutes in the fourth quarter earned praise from teammates. Harper called Reed’s brief stint the best three-minute stretch anyone played.
Kings Arrive in San Antonio Searching for First Win
Sacramento travels to Texas mired in a 0-3 start to the season following a 123-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Despite a 37-point scoring effort from Zach LaVine and 22 points from rookie Darius Acuff Jr., the Kings have struggled to establish early-season cohesion. Domantas Sabonis recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds against Memphis, but the roster continues to look for an offensive identity.
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Locker room leadership remains a central talking point for the struggling squad. “Sometimes it’s organized from the top down,” LaVine remarked regarding team chemistry. “Sometimes it’s organized from a certain player on the team, like a Chris Paul… a very high-level leader… It can come from a veteran coach or even a bench coach. But we’re all working through it. We don’t really have any of that right now, and it’s not going to come anytime soon.”
Injuries further complicate Sacramento’s rotation. The Kings will play without Keegan Murray due to an ankle injury, Dylan Cardwell with a calf issue, Maxime Raynaud with a knee injury, and Ben Simmons due to an Achilles injury, alongside two-way player Sean Pedulla.
Broadcast Details and Injury Report for Tuesday Night
San Antonio enters Tuesday’s matchup with its own injury absences, listing Tobias Harris out with a calf injury and Jayden Quaintance sidelined with a knee injury. Tuesday’s game marks the first game of another back-to-back for the Spurs, who travel immediately afterward to face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Central at Frost Bank Center. Fans can watch the game via DAZN, NBA League Pass, or Channel 680 on DirecTV. Radio broadcasts are available locally on 1200 WOAI in English and KXTN.com 1350 AM in Spanish.