Kings 123-114 Grizzlies (Feb 23, 2026) Game Recap
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — — Russsell Westbrook scored 25 factors and Precious Achiuwa had 22 factors and 12 rebounds because the Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-game dropping streak — the longest in franchise historical past — with a 123-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night time.
DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden completed with 19 factors every, with Plowden scoring 10 within the fourth quarter. Sacramento has the NBA’s worst file and hadn’t gained since beating Washington on Jan. 16.
Javon Smalls led Memphis with 21 factors and 9 assists. Olivier-Maxence Prosper had 17 factors and GG Jackson added 16 factors.
The Grizzlies fought again to take the lead early within the third quarter, however the Kings responded with an 18-6 rally to construct the sport’s first double-digit lead halfway by way of the interval.
Sacramento led 92-89 coming into the fourth and took a cushty benefit with a 15-4 run capped by a 3-pointer from Westbrook with 8:45 left.
Injuries to key gamers have left each groups pivoting to the longer term. Memphis sits in eleventh place within the Western Conference and has performed most video games with lineups cobbled collectively from obtainable gamers. Eight Grizzlies had been on the injured listing for Monday’s matchup.
The Kings led 63-61 on the half as each groups shot higher than 54%. With the Grizzlies missing an energetic participant taller than the 6-foot-9 Jackson, Sacramento’s top benefit was obvious as Achiuwa had 14 factors and 11 rebounds earlier than the break.
Kings: Visit Houston on Wednesday night time.
Grizzlies: Host Golden State on Wednesday night time.
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