Sacramento Kings Suffer Disappointing Loss to Spurs in Season's 1st Slip

Kings Fall to 7-6 After Losing Close Contest to San Antonio

The Sacramento Kings dropped their first game of the season on Friday evening in a disappointing 113-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Despite leading by 10 points with just over 9 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Kings were unable to hold on as the Spurs went on a 23-9 run to close out the game.

Missed Opportunities Prove Costly

The Kings had several opportunities to put the game away down the stretch but were unable to capitalize. De'Aaron Fox missed a crucial free throw with 2:18 remaining, which could have given the Kings a five-point lead. The Spurs then capitalized on a missed 3-pointer by Buddy Hield to grab the rebound and tie the game at 104-104 with just over a minute remaining.

Turnovers Hurt Kings' Chances

Turnovers also proved costly for the Kings, who committed 19 on the night. De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton combined for nine turnovers, which led to 17 points for the Spurs.

Conclusion: Kings Will Look to Bounce Back

The loss to the Spurs was a disappointing setback for the Kings, who had started the season 7-5. However, the Kings will have a chance to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Orlando Magic. The Magic are just 4-9 this season, so the Kings should be able to get back on track with a win if they can execute better and cut down on turnovers.