Tonight is Sacramento's home opener. The Sonics have been the opponent for three previous Kings home openers at ARCO Arena:
- 1988: Sonics 97, Sacramento 75. Dale Ellis scored 28 points in what is tied for the worst loss in a home opener for the Kings at ARCO.
- 1989: Sacramento 107, Sonics 100. Despite 24 points from Michael Cage.
- 2001: Sacramento 101, Sonics 95. Rashard Lewis missed the season opener for both teams.