3rd quarter report
The 76ers overcame an early deficit to regain the lead in this one. They took an 89-80 lead against the Kings.
The 76ers came into the game having won four straight and are only a quarter back. Will they reach five, or will the Kings step in and ruin it? We will know soon.
Who's playing
Philadelphia 76ers @ Sacramento Kings
Current records: Philadelphia 13-17, Sacramento 14-19
How to watch
- When: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- Or: Center Golden 1 — Sacramento, California
- TV: NBC Sports California
- Follow: Application CBS Sports
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: 34,45 $
What you need to know
The 76ers are 9-1 against the Kings since November 2019, and they will have the chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers will stay on the road to face the Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center. The 76ers might want some stickum for this one since the team allowed 19 turnovers on Monday.
The 76ers just scored the most points they have all season. They hurt the Trail Blazers with a clear 125-103 victory. For those watching at home, this is Philadelphia's biggest win since December 16, 2023.
Among those leading the charge was Joel Embiid, who nearly had a double-double with 37 points and nine rebounds. It was his third straight game with at least 30 points.
Meanwhile, the Kings finally managed to catch a break after six straight losses. They came away with a 110-100 victory over the Mavericks on Monday. The victory was all the more dramatic because Sacramento trailed by 18 with 0:50 left in the first quarter.
De'Aaron Fox stood out offensively in the game going 13 of 23 on his way to 33 points plus six assists and six rebounds. He's going in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.
The Kings broke the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in this department as the Mavericks only knocked out two.
Philadelphia has performed incredibly well recently as they have won six of their last seven games, which significantly improved their record to 13-17 this season. As for Sacramento, their victory ended a five-game home drought and moved them to 14-19.
Not only did both teams win their last games in Wednesday's match, but they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. Looking ahead, the Kings are the favorites as experts expect them to win by 6.5 points. This contest will be their 11th in a row as favorites (so far in that stretch, they are 3-7 ATS).
The 76ers fell short against the Kings in the teams' last game in March 2024, losing 108-96. Can the 76ers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll know soon enough.
Chances
Sacramento is a solid 6.5-point favorite over Philadelphia, according to the latest NBA odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game opened with the Kings as 7-point favorites.
The over/under is 223.5 points.
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History of the series
Philadelphia has won 9 of its last 10 games against Sacramento.
- March 25, 2024 – Sacramento 108 vs. Philadelphia 96
- January 12, 2024 – Philadelphia 112 vs. Sacramento 93
- January 21, 2023 – Philadelphia 129 vs. Sacramento 127
- December 13, 2022 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Sacramento 103
- January 29, 2022 – Philadelphia 103 vs. Sacramento 101
- November 22, 2021 – Philadelphia 102 vs. Sacramento 94
- March 20, 2021 – Philadelphia 129 vs. Sacramento 105
- February 9, 2021 – Philadelphia 119 vs. Sacramento 111
- March 5, 2020 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Sacramento 108
- November 27, 2019 – Philadelphia 97 vs. Sacramento 91
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