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San Antonio Spurs Host Struggling Sacramento Kings in Early-Season Matchup

The San Antonio Spurs return to action on October 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT, hosting the Sacramento Kings in an early-season matchup that gives the home team an opportunity to even out their record following a rocky start.

San Antonio opened the campaign with a pair of consecutive losses before securing their first victory of the season against the Dallas Mavericks. The upcoming contest against Sacramento marks the first leg of San Antonio’s second back-to-back set of the young season.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings enter the matchup searching for answers after dropping their first three games of the year. Early statistical indicators place the Kings near the bottom of multiple league metrics. Through three games, Sacramento ranks last in Player Impact Estimate, blocks, and assists, while sitting 29th in plus-minus and net rating, 28th in points scored and points allowed, 27th in defensive rating, and 26th in opponent field goals made. Those struggles have come against a slate featuring the Portland Trail Blazers alongside depleted rosters from the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies.

Both teams are managing notable roster adjustments and injury concerns heading into the game. The Spurs list forward Tobias Harris as day-to-day with a calf injury, while Jayden Quaintance remains sidelined due to a knee issue.

Sacramento faces an even deeper injury report as they navigate the early schedule. Forward Keegan Murray is listed as day-to-day with an ankle sprain. Meanwhile, the Kings will be without Ben Simmons due to an Achilles injury, Dylan Cardwell due to a calf strain, and Maxime Raynaud because of a knee injury. The absence of key personnel leaves a Sacramento backcourt notably thin on guard depth, raising questions about how the team will handle perimeter defense and playmaking.

Fans looking to follow the action can view the broadcast on DAZN and CW35 in the San Antonio area, or listen to the radio call on WOAI 1200 AM.

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