Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings (Image via Getty) The Sacramento Kings come into this game with one of the worst records in the West. Injuries have forced them to change lineups almost every night. They rely on their main scorers to keep games close.The Philadelphia 76ers are fighting for playoff position in the East. They have also dealt with injuries, but their core is expected to be available. This game will depend on who actually takes the floor and how each team handles missing depth.
Sacramento Kings’ injury report vs Philadelphia 76ers (January 29, 2026)
Sacramento Kings are 12-36 and short on healthy rotation players. • Keegan Murray is out with an ankle injury and will miss several weeks. • Russell Westbrook is questionable with right foot soreness. • Malik Monk is questionable with an ankle injury.If Westbrook and Monk sit, the offense runs through DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Dennis Schröder would have to play heavy minutes at guard.
Philadelphia 76ers’ injury situation vs Sacramento Kings (January 29, 2026)
Philadelphia 76ers are 25-21 and managing day-to-day calls for key players. • Joel Embiid is probable with knee soreness and expected to play. • Paul George is probable due to knee management. • Quentin Grimes is questionable with an ankle injury. • MarJon Beauchamp is out with an ankle injury.If Embiid and George are active, Philadelphia keeps its main scoring and defense. If Grimes is out, wing defense and spacing take a small hit.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Recent meetings between the teams
Philadelphia has won four of the last five matchups. One year ago on this date, Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points in a 117-104 Sixers win. Over the last three seasons, the teams are tied 2-2. The overall all-time series still favors Philadelphia.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Records and scoring
TeamRecordPoints per gamePoints allowedNet Rating (approx) Sacramento Kings 12–36 110.5 120.8 Roughly –10.3 (bottom-tier) Philadelphia 76ers 25–21 116.6 115.9 Slightly positive net (around +0.7)
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Shooting numbers
TeamFG%3PT%3PA per gameFT% Sacramento Kings 46.7% 34.9% 30.1 76.3% Philadelphia 76ers 45.8% 35.7% 36.4 81.2%Sacramento leans on mid-range and isolation scoring. Philadelphia shoots more threes and gets to the free-throw line more often.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Rebounding and defense
MetricKings76ers Rebounds per game 40.9 43.8 Opponent rebounds 45.6 45.1 Steals per game 8.35 9.09 Blocks per game 4.44 5.93With Embiid on the floor, plus size from Andre Drummond and Dom Barlow, Philadelphia has the edge inside. Sacramento is more exposed to second chances near the rim.
Sacramento Kings vs Philadelphia 76ers Key on-court battles
Philadelphia’s wings, including George and Kelly Oubre Jr., will try to slow DeRozan and LaVine on drives. Embiid forces double teams in the post. If Sacramento cannot defend him one-on-one, open shots will follow. Turnovers matter. Sacramento gives the ball away slightly more often, and Philadelphia can turn those mistakes into fast breaks through Maxey. Philadelphia can use a deeper bench. Sacramento may have to rely on a short rotation late in the game.
What the result would mean
A home win helps Philadelphia stay in the playoff race and avoid slipping in the standings. A road win would be a boost for Sacramento and show it can compete with a stronger team despite injuries.Also read: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the Sacramento Kings? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report (January 29, 2026)If Embiid and George both play, Philadelphia has the clear advantage. If Sacramento’s guards carry the scoring and limit mistakes, the game can stay close into the final minutes.