Memphis Grizzlies 136, Sacramento Kings 105 — The Memphis Grizzlies produced one of their most complete offensive performances of the season on November 1, 2026, running past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at home. Memphis combined early three-point shooting with relentless transition play, turning a tight first quarter into a runaway victory by the middle of the third.

Game overview

The Grizzlies came out with pace and never slowed down. Memphis scored 36 points in the first quarter and added 35 more in the second to take a 71-54 halftime lead. Sacramento tried to answer through Domantas Sabonis in the post and Keegan Murray from the perimeter, but the Kings could not keep up once Memphis began forcing live-ball turnovers. The Grizzlies put the game away with a 19-4 run early in the third quarter and emptied the bench late in the fourth.

Key moments

Sacramento was still within 12 midway through the second quarter when Memphis ripped off eight straight points in under 90 seconds. Ja Morant triggered the burst with a steal and a transition dunk, then found Jaren Jackson Jr. for a trailing three. The Kings never recovered. Memphis’ biggest statement came at the start of the third, when it scored on six consecutive possessions to push the lead past 25 and force Sacramento into a timeout.

Standout performers

• Ja Morant paced Memphis with 30 points and 11 assists, repeatedly breaking down Sacramento’s first line of defense.
• Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks, anchoring both ends of the floor.
• Zach Edey recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, giving Memphis a dominant interior presence.
• Memphis’ bench contributed 38 points, with Scotty Pippen Jr. providing energy and pace in the second half.
• For Sacramento, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Keegan Murray scored 19.

Tactical story

Memphis won the game with tempo and turnover pressure. The Grizzlies pushed after every defensive rebound and attacked before Sacramento’s half-court defense could set. That approach generated open threes and second-chance opportunities, and Memphis finished with a significant edge in fast-break points. The Kings tried to slow the game through Sabonis, but their own turnovers and missed perimeter shots allowed Memphis to keep running. By the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies were comfortably in control.

Season impact

The blowout reinforces Memphis’ ability to overwhelm opponents when its guards dictate pace and its big men control the glass. For Sacramento, the loss is a reminder that protecting the ball and getting back in transition are essential against high-speed opponents. The result also adds an important home win to Memphis’ early-season resume and gives the Grizzlies momentum heading into their next stretch of games.