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Kings Collapse in Memphis as Grizzlies Extend Win Streak to Six

The Sacramento Kings fell 136-105 at FedExForum on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Cameron Boozer scored 27 points while Darius Acuff Jr. had 38 for Sacramento.

Briar Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 1, 20262 min read

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Sacramento Kings105
Memphis Grizzlies136

October 31, 2026

A One-Sided Effort

The Sacramento Kings returned home from Memphis with a 105-136 loss on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The defeat at FedExForum extended the Kings' season-opening skid to six games, leaving them with a 0-6 record. Conversely, the host Memphis Grizzlies improved to a perfect 6-0 start.

With 15,060 fans in attendance, the home team controlled the tempo from the opening tip, establishing a significant lead that they never relinquished. The final score of 136 to 105 reflected a comprehensive victory for Memphis, who outscored Sacramento in every single quarter.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Memphis built its advantage early, leading 27-21 after the first quarter. The home team increased the disparity in the second period, outscoring the Kings 39-34 to take a 66-55 lead into halftime. The third quarter proved decisive, as Memphis outscored Sacramento 42-25.

This surge allowed the Grizzlies to extend their lead to 108-80 entering the final period. Although the Kings managed to outscore Memphis 25-28 in the fourth quarter, the deficit was too large to overcome, resulting in the final 136-105 result.

Key Performances

Cameron Boozer led the Grizzlies with 27 points and added nine rebounds. His performance was supported by Cam Spencer, who dished out 13 assists. For the Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. provided the offensive spark with a game-high 38 points.

Domantas Sabonis contributed significantly on the glass, recording 14 rebounds, and also added eight assists. Despite these individual efforts, the Kings could not counter the balanced attack of Memphis, who dominated the box score and the flow of the game throughout the night.

Final Records and Context

The Grizzlies now enter the next stretch of their schedule as the only undefeated team in this matchup, holding a 6-0 record. The Kings, conversely, sit at 0-6 after this sixth straight defeat. The game was played at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

No overtime was necessary as the outcome was decided within regulation. The statistical disparity in scoring across all four quarters highlighted the difference in execution between the two squads on this Saturday evening.

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Briar Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Briar Keller covers Saratoga high school and area college sports.

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