The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The win was the seventh straight win for San Antonio, and it opened NBA Cup play for both teams in West Group C. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 30 points and 14 rebounds in only 26 minutes, and he scored 20 of those points in the first half as San Antonio built a lead it never gave back.
San Antonio moved to 7-2 for the season and 1-0 in Cup group play. Sacramento fell to 1-8, which ties the worst nine-game start in franchise history. The Kings are also 0-4 at home this season, and they are still looking for their first win at Golden 1 Center. The Spurs led 75-56 at halftime, and the Kings could not close the gap even though they outscored San Antonio 53-49 in the second half.
Quick Facts
| Detail | What happened |
|---|---|
| Final score | San Antonio Spurs 124, Sacramento Kings 109 |
| Date and place | Friday, November 6, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento |
| Competition | Opening game of the NBA Cup for both teams, West Group C |
| Top scorer for San Antonio | Victor Wembanyama, 30 points and 14 rebounds in 26 minutes |
| Top scorer for Sacramento | Darius Acuff, 22 points and 8 assists |
| Other key Spurs line | Stephon Castle, 19 points and 7 assists |
| Halftime score | Spurs 75, Kings 56 |
| Records after the game | Spurs 7-2 and 1-0 in Cup group play, Kings 1-8 and 0-4 at home |
How the Spurs took control in the first quarter
The start of the game did not point to a big Spurs win. Sacramento took a 20-18 lead in the first quarter, and for a short time the home team looked ready to make a real fight of it. That moment did not last long. San Antonio answered with a run that changed the whole shape of the night, scoring 20 points in the final 4 minutes and 59 seconds of the first quarter. That burst turned a small deficit into a clear lead, and it gave San Antonio control for good.
By the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 38-29. A nine-point lead after one quarter is not huge on its own, but the way San Antonio got there mattered. The Spurs had found their rhythm, they were moving the ball with purpose, and they were getting good looks from all over the floor. The second quarter only made the gap wider, and San Antonio led 75-56 at halftime, a 19-point lead built on strong shooting and steady play.
San Antonio shot 60 percent from the field in the first half. The Kings outscored the Spurs 53-49 in the second half, but that small edge was nowhere near enough to undo a 19-point halftime deficit, and Sacramento never found the big swing it needed.
Wembanyama sets the tone again
Victor Wembanyama was the best player on the floor, and it was clear early. He finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks in only 26 minutes. He made 10 of 18 shots from the field, 4 of 6 shots from three-point range, and 6 of 9 free throws. The shooting line tells a simple story. He scored inside, he scored from deep, and he got to the free throw line. There was no single way to slow him down on this night.
Twenty of his 30 points came in the first half, when San Antonio built its big lead. The 14 rebounds matter just as much as the points. He recorded his seventh double-double of the season, and his work on the glass helped San Antonio finish with a 46-36 rebounding edge.
It was also a strong follow-up to his last game. Wembanyama was coming off a 52-point, 24-rebound, 8-block game in a one-point win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, November 4. To follow that with 30 points and 14 rebounds two days later is a clear sign of form.
The ankle scare and the Flagrant 1 call
The one worrying moment of the night for San Antonio came in the second quarter. Wembanyama had a brief ankle scare after he landed on Domantas Sabonis foot on a three-point attempt. Any time a star player lands badly, the whole building holds its breath, and this was no different. The Spurs had just found their rhythm, and the last thing they needed was an injury to their best player.
The play was reviewed, and the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Wembanyama returned to the game, kept playing at a high level, and still finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds. If he had been forced out, the Kings would have had a much better chance to close the gap. Instead, he came back, the Spurs kept their lead, and the game moved on.
Castle helps, Acuff leads the Kings, and the shooting gap tells the story
Stephon Castle gave San Antonio strong support with 19 points and 7 assists. That line shows a player who can score and set up others in the same game. Seven assists is a solid number, and it shows Castle was moving the ball and finding open teammates. When Wembanyama scores 30 and Castle adds 19 points and 7 assists, the Spurs have two clear sources of offense, and that makes them much harder to guard.
For Sacramento, Darius Acuff led the way with 22 points and 8 assists. He was the top scorer for the Kings, and he also led them in assists. The Kings needed that kind of night from him, and he gave it to them. The problem for Sacramento was not Acuff. The problem was that one strong night was not enough against a Spurs team that shot the ball so well and controlled the glass.
The shooting numbers explain a lot of the final score. San Antonio shot 15 of 30 from three-point range for the game, which is 50 percent. The Spurs shot 60 percent from the field in the first half, and the three-point shooting stayed strong for the full game. Add the 46-36 rebounding edge, and the picture is clear.
Friday night around the league had other big moments too. For a look at another late finish from the same night, read about Luka Doncic and his 62-foot buzzer beater against the Trail Blazers. It was a night when star players made the difference, and Wembanyama did the same for San Antonio in Sacramento.
What the win means for the Spurs and the Kings
For San Antonio, the win keeps a strong run going. The Spurs have now won seven games in a row, and they are 7-2 for the season. A seven-game winning streak is a clear sign that a team is playing well as a group, not just in one game. It takes steady defense, steady scoring, and steady focus to win seven in a row, and the Spurs have found all three right now.
The Cup result adds to the value of the win. This was the opening game of the NBA Cup for both teams, and it was a West Group C game. San Antonio is now 1-0 in Cup group play, which is the best possible start in a short group stage. Every Cup game counts more than a normal regular season game because the group stage is short and there is little room to drop games. To open with a 15-point road win puts the Spurs in a good spot in the group from day one.
For Sacramento, the picture is very different. The Kings fell to 1-8, which ties the worst nine-game start in franchise history. The Kings are 0-4 at home this season, which means they have not won a single game at Golden 1 Center in four tries. Acuff scored 22 points and added 8 assists, and the team outscored San Antonio 53-49 in the second half, but the Kings need wins soon, not just effort.
Other results from the same Friday night show how busy the league was. The Timberwolves also picked up a win on the road, and you can read the full story in our report on the Timberwolves beating the Pelicans 115-109. The Thunder had a big night too, and our report on the Thunder rout of the Grizzlies 128-97 has the details on Ajay Mitchell and that win.
What was the final score of Spurs vs Kings on November 6?
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Spurs led 75-56 at halftime and held on for a 15-point win.
How many points did Victor Wembanyama score against the Kings?
Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and added 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks in 26 minutes. He made 10 of 18 shots from the field and 4 of 6 shots from three-point range, and it was his seventh double-double of the season.
What happened when Wembanyama hurt his ankle?
Wembanyama had a brief ankle scare in the second quarter after landing on Domantas Sabonis foot on a three-point attempt. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 1, and Wembanyama returned to the game.
What are the records for the Spurs and Kings after the game?
The Spurs moved to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in NBA Cup group play after their seventh straight win. The Kings fell to 1-8, which ties the worst nine-game start in franchise history, and they are 0-4 at home.
Sources
Reuters: Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs drub the Kings for a seventh straight win
USA Today: Victor Wembanyama points and Spurs vs Kings score
NBC Sports Bay Area: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs and Darius Acuff analysis
Final Thoughts
The Spurs beat the Kings 124-109 because they took control early and never let it go. A 20-point burst to end the first quarter, a 19-point halftime lead, 60 percent shooting in the first half, and 50 percent shooting from three for the game gave San Antonio a cushion that Sacramento could not erase. Wembanyama led the way with 30 points and 14 rebounds in only 26 minutes, Castle added 19 points and 7 assists, and the Spurs won the rebounding battle 46-36. The brief ankle scare was the only worry, and Wembanyama came back from it to finish the job. For San Antonio, the win is a seventh straight victory, a 7-2 record, and a 1-0 start in NBA Cup group play. For Sacramento, it is a 1-8 start that ties the worst nine-game start in franchise history and a fourth straight home loss.
