Deadspin: Grizzlies stay unblemished with victory over winless Kings after late 11-0 run
Memphis takes charge late
Memphis led by as many as 14 before Sacramento rallied to tie the score at 106 with 5:41 remaining. The Grizzlies answered with an 11-0 run and held on for the road win.
Isaiah Stewart began the decisive stretch with a three-point play. Cedric Coward tipped in a Cameron Boozer miss, and Jerome followed with six consecutive points.
Jerome leads Grizzlies scoring
Jerome scored 31 points, made all 14 of his free throws and recorded a team-high six assists. Boozer had 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Coward added 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Kings remain winless
LaVine led all scorers with 37 points. Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. added 22 points and a game-high seven assists. Domantas Sabonis posted 15 points and 15 rebounds despite dealing with foul trouble. Precious Achiuwa also recorded a double-double, with 12 points and 10 rebounds; Sacramento has lost all three games this season.
A strong start continues
The Kings drew level late on a Sabonis three-point play, but Memphis responded with its closing run. The Grizzlies are seeking their first 3-0 start since 2017.
Key points
- Memphis defeated Sacramento 123-112 and remained undefeated.
- Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 31 points and six assists.
- The Grizzlies scored 11 straight points after the Kings tied the game at 106.
- Sacramento dropped to 0-3 despite Zach LaVine’s game-high 37 points.