Kings Defeat Grizzlies, 133-100
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 133-100, at Golden 1 Center on Monday.

There were only six ties and four lead changes in this game, with Sacramento leading for all but a few minutes. They started the game with a 47-33 first quarter and put things to bed behind a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter. They outscored the Grizzlies, 33-10, in that frame, capping off a 77-39 second half. The Kings shot 56 percent from the field and 55 percent from three-point range while holding the Grizzlies to 41 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range. Sacramento also out-rebounded Memphis, 58-38, while out-assisting them, 37-28.

The Grizzlies (31-16) were led by Desmond Bane, collecting 21 points, four rebounds and five assists. Jaren Jackson Jr generated 19 points, five rebounds and two assists. Dillon Brooks amassed 13 points and six assists, while Tyus Jones tallied 12 points, six rebounds, eight assists and two steals.

The Kings (27-19) were led by Harrison Barnes, finishing with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists. Trey Lyles led the bench with 24 points, six rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Malik Monk also provided 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists off the pine. De'Aaron Fox totaled 17 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and four steals, while Domantas Sabonis accrued 14 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and eight turnovers.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Sacramento staying home to play the Toronto Raptors and Memphis traveling to face the Golden State Warriors.
Posted on: 1/23/2023 9:46 PM
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