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.