NBA Roundup: Kings End Skid, Pistons Fall to Spurs, and Duren’s Highlight Reel

Tuesday’s NBA action saw the Sacramento Kings snap a franchise-record losing streak, while the Detroit Pistons suffered a defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Duren of the Pistons provided a highlight with a powerful dunk.

Game Results – February 24, 2026

• San Antonio Spurs 114 – Detroit Pistons 103 [Stats]
• Memphis Grizzlies 114 – Sacramento Kings 123 [Stats]
• Houston Rockets 125 – Utah Jazz 105

Key Performances

Sacramento Kings Snap 16-Game Losing Streak

Russell Westbrook led the Sacramento Kings with 25 points and 2 rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa added 22 points and 12 rebounds, securing a 123-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This win ended the Kings’ franchise-record 16-game losing streak. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden each contributed 19 points for Detroit, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter. Maxime Raynaud added 10 points and a game-high 13 rebounds.

Spurs Extend Winning Streak, Pistons Fall

Devin Vassell scored 28 points, including seven 3-pointers, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons 114-103, extending their winning streak to nine games. Victor Wembanyama recorded 21 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 assists for the Spurs. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 25 points and 14 rebounds, but Cade Cunningham struggled, shooting 5 of 26 from the field for 16 points and 10 assists.

Rockets Dominate Jazz

Jabari Smith Jr. Scored a game-high 31 points with six 3-pointers, leading the Houston Rockets to a 125-105 victory over the Utah Jazz. Kevin Durant contributed 18 points and a season-high 12 assists, while Tari Eason added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Amen Thompson scored 20 points on efficient shooting, and Alperen Sengun nearly recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.

Highlight of the Night

Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons delivered a powerful dunk over Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs, creating a highlight-reel moment. Watch the dunk here.

Upcoming Schedule

Here’s a look at tonight’s NBA schedule:

• Pacers – Sixers (1 hour from now)
• Hawks – Wizards (1 hour 30 minutes from now)
• Nets – Mavericks (1 hour 30 minutes from now)
• Raptors – Thunder (1 hour 30 minutes from now)
• Cavaliers – Knicks (1 hour 30 minutes from now)
• Bulls – Hornets (2 hours from now)
• Bucks – Heat (2 hours from now)
• Pelicans – Warriors (2 hours from now)
• Suns – Celtics (3 hours from now)
• Blazers – Wolves (4 hours from now)
• Lakers – Magic (4 hours 30 minutes from now)