San Antonio’s 6-2 start and Wembanyama’s rim protection put Sacramento’s 1-7 defense under pressure.
San Antonio arrives at 6-2 and No. 6 in the power index, while Sacramento is 1-7 and ranked 28th, making this a sharp early test for the Kings at home, where they are 0-3. The Spurs average 116.9 points and allow 108.6; Sacramento scores 109.3 and gives up 123.3 per game. Victor Wembanyama has 232 points and 36 blocks in eight games, while Domantas Sabonis has collected 119 rebounds and dished 49 assists for Sacramento. The key is whether Sabonis can turn his work on the glass into efficient offense before Wembanyama’s rim protection—and San Antonio’s defensive edge—takes over.