The Brooklyn Nets recorded a dominant 115–83 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on 14 July 2026. Brooklyn established control from the opening quarter, built a 22-point halftime lead, and maintained its momentum throughout the second half to improve to 2–1 in Summer League play.
The Nets made an immediate statement by outscoring the Kings 38–18 in the opening quarter, creating an early cushion that Sacramento was unable to overcome. Although the Kings responded with a more competitive second quarter, Brooklyn entered halftime leading 56–34 after another efficient offensive display.
Sacramento showed improvement after the break, scoring 29 points in the third quarter, but Brooklyn matched the offensive pace with 30 points to keep the margin comfortably in double digits. The Nets completed the victory with a strong fourth quarter, outscoring the Kings 29–20 to finish with a 32-point win.
Brooklyn’s balanced performance featured contributions on both ends of the floor. E. Demin led the Nets with 22 points, eight assists and four steals, while Sacramento’s E. Sharp produced 23 points and four steals despite the loss. The result lifted Brooklyn to a 2–1 Summer League record, while Sacramento dropped to 1–2.
Standout Performances
- E. Demin (Brooklyn Nets): 22 points, 8 assists, 4 steals.
- E. Sharp (Sacramento Kings): 23 points, 4 steals.
- Brooklyn Nets: Scored 115 points, their highest offensive output of the Summer League.
- Brooklyn Nets: Improved to 2–1.
- Sacramento Kings: Fell to 1–2.
The turning point came in the opening quarter when Brooklyn outscored Sacramento 38–18. The 20-point advantage allowed the Nets to dictate the remainder of the contest and prevented the Kings from mounting a meaningful comeback.
Game Statistics
- League: NBA 2K26 Summer League – Las Vegas
- Date: 14 July 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Final Score: Brooklyn Nets 115, Sacramento Kings 83
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Nets 38–18 Kings
- Q2: Nets 18–16 Kings
- Q3: Nets 30–29 Kings
- Q4: Nets 29–20 Kings
- Top Performer (Brooklyn): E. Demin – 22 points, 8 assists, 4 steals
- Top Performer (Sacramento): E. Sharp – 23 points, 4 steals
- Records: Nets (2–1), Kings (1–2)