Despite the losses, DeMar DeRozan continued to climb the all-time scoring list, passing Hall of Famer Tim Duncan for 18th place during their March 11 meeting.

Sacramento Kings (+15.0, -115): The Kings (19-55) are in "spoiler" mode but are severely shorthanded. Despite their poor straight- Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports

Domantas Sabonis , Keegan Murray , and Zach LaVine combined to play only 81 total games due to various surgeries and sprains.

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In the 2025-26 season, the and Sacramento Kings traveled in opposite directions. While Charlotte found its rhythm and surged toward the postseason, Sacramento was derailed by a crushing wave of injuries to its core stars. Tue, Mar 24 Hornets won! Recent Matchups: A Tale of Two Blowouts

Charlotte dominated the regular-season series, winning both contests by exploiting a depleted Kings roster. Top Performer CHA 134 , SAC 90 Coby White (27 pts) CHA tied franchise record with 26 3-pointers March 11, 2026 CHA 117 , SAC 109 LaMelo Ball (30 pts) DeMar DeRozan scored 39 pts in a losing effort Charlotte’s "Splash" Evolution

The Kings entered the season with high hopes but finished in "spoiler" mode after losing their three best players for significant stretches.