The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.
Both teams made a point to attack the basket to start the game, with 18 of the Grizzlies 28 points coming in the paint in the first quarter and the Kings scoring 12 of their 19 inside. Memphis closed out the period on a 11-2 run over the last 3:49, helped by Sacramento’s seven turnovers throughout the quarter.
The Grizzlies defense held Sacramento to just 1-of-7 (.143) from three-point range in the half and forced 10 turnovers. Memphis shot 19-of-35 (.