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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 139–122 on February 21 at Frost Bank Center, controlling the matchup through efficient offensive execution and stifling perimeter defense. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 28 points while DeJaaron Fox added 18, anchoring a San Antonio attack that shot 55.3 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers. Sacramento's Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan each scored 20 points, but the Kings managed only 9 threes on 46.9 percent shooting, a critical differential that limited their offensive ceiling. The Spurs dominated the glass with 48 rebounds to Sacramento's 35, and their defensive rating of 111.9 held the Kings well below the 230.5 Vegas total. San Antonio's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Sacramento 38–34 to build separation that the visitors never threatened in the fourth quarter, when the Spurs' bench extended the lead. The Spurs' balanced attack generated 32 assists on 139 points, showcasing ball movement that Sacramento's 33 assists could not match in efficiency. This victory strengthens San Antonio's positioning in the Western Conference playoff race.
