PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings will look to snap a three-game losing stretch when visiting the Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2026 , with the Suns favored by 12.5 points. Sacramento has been without Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis for an extended period and will be on the second leg of a back-to-back after falling 120-106 to the Boston Celtics at home. The Kings rank 29th in three-point shooting frequency at just 34.4% of their shots from deep, while defensively they struggle mightily, ranking 28th in defending three-point shooters and 30th against attacking the rim. Offensively, Sacramento scores just 109.2 points per 100 possessions, the 29th-ranked output in the league, while allowing 120.3 points in return. The Phoenix Suns put an end to their four-game winning streak last Tuesday after beating the Lakers, Pelicans twice, and Wizards before falling 129-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Phoenix excels at forcing turnovers, ranking second in that category, and boasts impressive offensive rebounding at 30.4% of available boards, but the Suns struggle with their own turnovers and rank 24th in that category. The Suns tally 115.9 points per 100 possessions, tied for 12th in the league, while surrendering 114.6 points in return. The Suns have claimed victories in their last two matchups against the Kings, with scorelines of 120-116 at home and 112-100 on the road.