The Grizzlies turned an early deficit into an eight-point halftime lead, but Sacramento has started the third quarter with a push.
Sacramento edged the opening quarter 28-25, but Memphis erupted for 42 points in the second while the Kings scored 31, sending the Grizzlies into halftime up 67-59. The Kings have answered early after the break, scoring five points to Memphis’ two and trimming the live margin to 69-64. Zach LaVine leads Sacramento with 23 points, while Darius Acuff Jr. has added 14 and five assists. After halftime, watch whether Sacramento can keep chipping away and whether Memphis can regain the pace that fueled its second-quarter surge; the Grizzlies entered 2-0, while the Kings were 0-2.
Key Performers
Zach LaVine (Kings): 23 points Darius Acuff Jr. (Kings): 14 points, 5 assists Cedric Coward (Grizzlies): 13 points, 5-of-7 FG