NBA · Final Recap
Ty Jerome’s 31 and Memphis’ 42-Point Quarter Sink Sacramento
October 26, 2026 · 3:32 AM
Memphis used a 42-point second quarter and Ty Jerome’s 31 points to beat the Kings 123-112.
Memphis beat Sacramento 123-112, turning a three-point first-quarter deficit into an eight-point halftime lead with a 42-31 second quarter. The Grizzlies kept that advantage through the finish, outscoring the Kings 27-22 in the fourth after Sacramento trimmed the margin by two in the third. Ty Jerome led Memphis with 31 points on 8-for-17 shooting, adding 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 1 turnover. Zach LaVine poured in 37 for Sacramento on 13-for-25 shooting, with 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 3 turnovers. Jaylen Wells gave Memphis 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting, plus 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 1 turnover. Jerome’s perfect 14-for-14 at the free-throw line and Memphis’ second-quarter surge proved decisive in the 11-point win.
Key Performers
Ty Jerome, MEM: 31 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO; 8/17 FG, 14/14 FT Zach LaVine, SAC: 37 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO; 13/25 FG, 8/8 FT Jaylen Wells, MEM: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO; 6/7 FG
Standings Impact
Memphis improved to 2-0, while Sacramento fell to 0-2. Memphis is seventh in the power index; Sacramento is 26th.
DYMA Insight
The defining stretch was Memphis’ 42-point second quarter, which flipped the lead and gave the Grizzlies a cushion they never surrendered. Jerome paired 31 points with a perfect night at the line to anchor the win.