On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings played the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.
The Kings lost by a score of 139-116.
Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 13 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 4/9 from the field and 2/3 from three-point range in 22 minutes of playing time.
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Here’s what people were saying about Westbrook (who did not play much in the second half):
@KyThom31: “Why did Russell Westbrook not play at all in the last 18 minutes of the game?”
@AIandSports: “Russell Westbrook playing 2 minutes in the 2nd half when it wasnt a blowout is crazy work.”
@togtaketheover: “Bruh the Sacramento kings can lose forever after sitting Russell Westbrook for damn near the whole second half.”
@ohsoojaded: “sabonis, Westbrook & derozan didn’t play at all in the 4th q…”
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Westbrook came into the day with averages 15.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in 46 games.
He is in his first season playing for Sacramento after signing with the team over the offseason.
Look at Russell Westbrook in Year 18 🔥
Poetry in motion 🖼️ pic.twitter.com/vUzqW7nZum
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) January 25, 2026
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With their loss to the Pistons, the Kings dropped to 12-35 in 47 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a five-game losing streak (and 4-6 over their last ten).
Following the Pistons, the Kings will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
FINAL: Kings fall to the Pistons 139-116.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 25, 2026
On the other side, the Pistons are now 33-11 in 44 games, which has them as the first seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 18-5 at home).
Following the Kings, the Pistons will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets.
