The Sacramento Kings (1-2) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-0) tonight at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder will look to build on their perfect start, while the Kings are aiming to regain their footing.

Oklahoma City arrives undefeated at 4-0, showcasing the cohesion and two-way dominance that powered them to the title last season. The Thunder have come away with two early wins in double-overtime marathons, proving they still have the muscle memory to grind out victories — even though teams like the upgraded Houston Rockets have shown they can compete. Their most recent victory was a narrow 101-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander continues to lead the charge, and Chet Holmgren has elevated his play, averaging 23.0 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 56.9% from the floor. Holmgren, however, is out tonight with back tightness.

Sacramento enters with a 1-2 record and have veteran scoring power, led by Zach LaVine, who is averaging 31.0 points per game. DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk add 19.0 PPG and 18.0 PPG, respectively.

But Domantas Sabonis has underwhelmed this season — averaging just 11.0 points over two games, a significant drop from his roughly 19 ppg average over the past six seasons.

His ability to control the interior could become a deciding factor for whether the Kings are a playoff team or not.

Predictions

Even without Holmgren, Oklahoma City’s depth and defensive excellence should be too much for a Kings team still finding its rhythm. Expect a comfortable Thunder win.

Prediction: Thunder 120, Kings 112

Injury Report

Sacramento Kings

Keegan Murray — Out (left thumb UCL)

Nique Clifford — Out (right hamstring)

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren — Out (low back soreness)

Jalen Williams — Out (right wrist)

Isaiah Joe — Out (left knee)

Kenrich Williams — Out (left knee)

Nikola Topic — Out (surgical recovery)

How to Watch Kings vs. Thunder

Tip-off for tonight’s Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game is set for 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

The game airs live on NBC Sports California and FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma.

Fans in the Oklahoma City broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.

Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.

Sacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Central

Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

TV: NBC Sports California, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)