San Antonio Spurs (26-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (32-29, ninth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -2; over/under is 234.

The frustration comes after the Kings put together one of their best defensive efforts in recent memory. They created a unique game plan to slow three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, using forwards Keegan Murray and Jake LaRavia to guard the 6-foot-11 center, while Jonas Valanciunas clogged the lane to prevent drivers to the basket.

The former All-Star went more than a month without playing a true home game. On Friday, he'll visit a setting he knows well.

DeRozan closed Friday's 132-108 loss to the Warriors with 34 points (10-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes. The Kings are searching for more production after De'Aaron Fox's departure,

• Fox played his first 7 1/2 seasons in Sacramento, finishing fourth on the Kings' all-time scoring chart with 11,064 points. He also ranks fourth all-time with the franchise in assists (3,146) and second in steals (731).

On April 19, 2023 De'Aaron Fox was announced as the recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award by defeating Jimmy Butler and DeMar Derozan. The 6 feet 3 inches Kings’ guard has an ...

DeMar DeRozan joined LeBron James as being one of only six currently active players in the NBA who have reached the 24,000 career points plateau. In addition to James and DeRozan, the other current players who have reached that mark are Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry.