The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-112 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, led by Ty Jerome’s 31 points and six assists at Golden 1 Center. Memphis used a 42-point second quarter to take control, then held off Sacramento despite a game-high 37 points from Zach LaVine.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Kings Take an Early Lead
Sacramento outscored Memphis 28-25 in the opening period, establishing a three-point advantage at home. It was the Kings’ first of two quarters in which they outscored the Grizzlies, but Memphis changed the game’s direction in the second.
Second Quarter: Memphis Scores 42
The Grizzlies delivered the highest-scoring quarter of the night, outpacing Sacramento 42-31. That 11-point advantage turned a three-point deficit into a 67-59 halftime lead. Memphis scored more than a third of its final total in this period.
Third Quarter: Sacramento Narrows the Gap
The Kings responded with a 31-29 third quarter, trimming the deficit to 96-90 entering the fourth. Sacramento matched its second-quarter scoring output, keeping the result within reach with 12 minutes remaining.
Fourth Quarter: Grizzlies Finish Ahead
Memphis outscored Sacramento 27-22 in the final period to secure the 11-point victory. The Kings’ 22 points represented their lowest-scoring quarter, while the Grizzlies extended their six-point advantage without needing overtime.
Key Performers
- Ty Jerome, Memphis: Led the Grizzlies with 31 points and a team-high six assists, providing both scoring and playmaking in the road win.
- Zach LaVine, Sacramento: Led all scorers with 37 points, accounting for 33.0% of the Kings’ scoring.
- Cameron Boozer, Memphis: Collected a team-high 11 rebounds as the Grizzlies finished with a 54-44 advantage on the boards.
- Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento: Led all players with 15 rebounds.
- Darius Acuff Jr., Sacramento: Recorded a game-high seven assists, leading a Kings team that finished with 20.
NerdSports Stat: Memphis outscored Sacramento by 25 points on 3-pointers and free throws combined, 69-44—enough to overcome a 14-point deficit in scoring from 2-point baskets and win by 11.
Game Analysis: Threes and Free Throws Make the Difference
Sacramento made more field goals and shot a better percentage, but Memphis earned more value from its scoring opportunities. The Kings finished 44-for-94 from the floor, shooting 46.8%, compared with the Grizzlies’ 42-for-95 effort at 44.2%.
The difference came from beyond the arc and at the foul line. Memphis connected on 15 of 40 3-point attempts, shooting 37.5%, while Sacramento made 10 of 33, or 30.3%. Those five additional makes gave the visitors a 15-point advantage from long range.
Memphis also converted 24 of 27 free throws for an 88.9% success rate. Sacramento finished 14-for-22, shooting 63.6%. The Grizzlies therefore added 10 more points at the line while attempting only five more free throws.
The visitors supported that scoring profile with a 10-rebound advantage and 24 assists to Sacramento’s 20. Jerome led Memphis in both points and assists, while the team’s 42-point second quarter supplied the lead it carried through the remaining two quarter breaks.
Closing Context: Memphis Moves to 3-0
The Grizzlies improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 on the road to continue their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Sacramento fell to 0-3, including 0-2 at home. Memphis next hosts the Utah Jazz on Monday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. PDT, while the Kings host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-112 on October 25, 2026.
Zach LaVine scored 37 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Memphis Grizzlies sit 3-0 in the Western Conference.
Ty Jerome was the standout performer for the winning Grizzlies with 31 points and six assists. Sacramento’s Zach LaVine led all scorers with 37 points.
