Grizzlies Defeat Kings, 118-108
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 118-108, at FedEx Form on Sunday.

Memphis won or tied all four individual quarters in this game, maintaining the lead for the closing 17 minutes. With that said, there were eight ties and 11 lead changes before that, with the Grizzlies largest lead sitting at 14 points. Memphis ended up shooting 46 percent from the field while holding Sacramento below 41 percent shooting. In addition, the Grizzlies out-rebounded the Kings, 66-53, while outscoring them in the paint, 64-44.

The Kings (19-16) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 19 points, four rebounds and six assists. Domantas Sabonis tallied 18 points, 14 rebounds and four assists. Harrison Barnes had 16 points and five boards, while Kevin Huerter provided 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Malik Monk led the bench with 18 points, five rebounds and three assists,

The Grizzlies (23-13) were led by Ja Morant, collecting 35 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Dillon Brooks totaled 15 points and two boards. Jaren Jackson Jr generated 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks, while Steven Adams accumulated 11 points, 23 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Tyus Jones led the bench with 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

On deck for Sacramento is a road matchup with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. As for Memphis, they return to action on Wednesday in a road meeting with the Charlotte Hornets.
Posted on: 1/1/2023 7:42 PM
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