The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 119-115 for their third consecutive victory inside FedExForum, thanks to a strong offensive effort the Grizzlies’ second-unit.
Memphis got off to a strong start offensively, shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three-point range in the first half. Memphis used a 20-8 run in the second quarter to grab a commanding lead at 51-38 with 3:56 to play until halftime. The Grizzlies would enter halftime leading 60-50, led by Grayson Allen, who scored 11 of his 13 points on the night in the opening half.
Sacramento would cut the double-digit halftime deficit (60-50) to three points (75-72) with 4:54 remaining in the third quarter following three three-pointers from Harrison Barnes.