The Sacramento Kings outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies 123-114, using a balanced scoring attack and an edge on the glass to secure a nine-point NBA win. Sacramento shot 57.0% from the field (37-of-65) and paired that efficiency with 45 rebounds, helping them generate enough extra possessions to hold off Memphis’ perimeter-heavy approach.
Memphis kept pace offensively by leaning into the three-point line, hitting 12 triples on 34 attempts while also moving the ball well (33 assists). J. Small led the Grizzlies with 21 points, and Memphis’ overall 57.0% shooting (30-of-53) reflected how effective they were when they got quality looks—especially when the ball didn’t stick.
Sacramento’s top-end production ultimately proved decisive. Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with 25 points, while Precious Achiuwa added 22. Daeqwon Plowden and DeMar DeRozan each chipped in 19, giving Sacramento multiple scoring options and making it difficult for Memphis to load up on any single creator.
Going forward, the Kings can point to their rebounding advantage (45-37) and efficient shot-making as a winning formula, particularly when complemented by 30 assists. For Memphis, the combination of strong shooting and 33 assists is encouraging, but the Grizzlies will likely need cleaner control of the possession battle—especially on the boards—to convert performances like this into wins against efficient opponents.