Deadspin: Grizzlies stay unbeaten as Cameron Boozer shines in decisive Kings win
Boozer leads Memphis scoring
Boozer connected on eight of 14 attempts and collected nine rebounds. Isaiah Stewart added 24 points, a season high, while making eight of nine shots in 21 minutes off the bench.
Memphis pulls away after halftime
The Grizzlies built a first-half lead of as many as 21, hitting 13 of 24 long-range shots before the break. They led 66-55 at halftime. Memphis then scored 42 points in the third quarter to widen the gap. GG Jackson contributed 21 points, making all five of his three-point attempts, while Jerami Grant scored 14 off the bench.
Acuff shines in Kings loss
Acuff led Sacramento with a career-high 38 points, including nine three-pointers on 14 tries. He shot 12 of 25 and added five rebounds and five assists. Acuff had 21 points in the first half, with 13 coming in its final six minutes. His performance followed a 34-point, 14-assist outing against New Orleans, but the Kings fell to 0-6.
Grizzlies manage without guards
Memphis played without starting point guard Ty Jerome and reserve point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. Both missed the game with back injuries. Jerome leads the team with 25.8 points per game. Cam Spencer had 10 points and 13 assists without a turnover.
Key points
- Memphis beat Sacramento 136-105 to improve to 6-0.
- Cameron Boozer scored 27 points, a career high.
- Darius Acuff Jr. posted a career-best 38 points for the winless Kings.
- The Grizzlies scored 42 points in the third quarter.