- Matchup: Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
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On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings (0-2) are set to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) at the Golden 1 Center.
In their last matchup, the Grizzlies secured a narrow victory against the Warriors with a score of 111-108. Memphis registered 30 personal fouls while the Warriors committed 27. The Grizzlies’ 3-point shooting was 34.1%, making 14 of 41 attempts. Golden State excelled at the free-throw line, converting 26 of 29 attempts for an impressive 89.7%. The Warriors amassed 41 rebounds (18 offensive and 23 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. They also distributed 23 assists and managed 12 steals. Defensively, Memphis limited Golden State to a shooting percentage of 41.0%, allowing 34 field goals on 83 attempts. Memphis, on the other hand, achieved 27 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and collected 47 rebounds, with 18 coming from the offensive end. At the charity stripe, the Grizzlies hit 16 of 22 shots for a conversion rate of 72.7%. Overall, Memphis shot 46.5% from the field with 40 made baskets out of 86 attempts and went 15 for 39 from beyond the arc.
Ty Jerome stood out in the game, putting in 28 points with an efficient 50.0% shooting (11 of 22). He logged 32 minutes on the court and grabbed 2 rebounds while dishing out 5 assists.
Memphis enters this matchup with a record of 2-0 early in the season. They average 117.0 points per game (11th in the league) and shoot 46.9% from the field. The Grizzlies are also hitting 38.4% of their 3-point attempts (28 out of 73) and converting 76.0% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are grabbing 51.0 rebounds on average while accumulating 50 assists so far this campaign, placing them 16th in the league. They commit 21.0 turnovers per game and average 28.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Grizzlies force an average of 18.5 turnovers per game and draw 25 fouls. They rank 11th in assists allowed, conceding 48 assists this season. Their opponents are shooting 43.7% from the field, with Memphis permitting an average of 39.5 rebounds and 34.2% on 3-point shots. The Grizzlies are currently ranked 8th in points allowed per game, giving up 105.5 points.
The Kings faced a setback in their previous game, losing 128-120 to the Trail Blazers. Sacramento collected 32 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 boards. They coughed up the ball 14 times while recording 5 steals. The Trail Blazers drew 21 fouls, leading to 30 free-throw attempts for the Kings, who converted 28 for a staggering 93.3% success rate. From beyond the arc, Sacramento struggled, hitting only 8 of 31 attempts (25.8%) and finished with a shooting percentage of 46.2% from the field (42 of 91). The Kings allowed Portland to shoot 47.9% overall, as they converted 46 of 96 shots, while also allowing 33.3% from three-point range (14 of 48). Sacramento capped the game with 22 successful free throws out of 30 attempts (73.3%), but allowed the Trail Blazers to secure 45 total rebounds, including 13 offensive grabs.
Darius Acuff Jr. had a standout performance for the Kings, scoring 33 points in 37 minutes, while also handing out 4 assists. His shooting percentage was 38.5%, making 10 of 26 attempts, and he added 2 rebounds.
As the Kings search for their first win of the season, their record stands at 0-2. They are committing 23.0 fouls per game and converting 75.9% from the free-throw line. Sacramento averages 21.5 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the league, and they turn the ball over 15.5 times each contest. They have scored a total of 216 points this season, averaging 108.0 per game, with a shooting percentage of 44.3% from the field, ranking them 19th overall.
Defensively, the Kings are struggling, currently ranking 27th in points allowed per game at 124.5. They force 14.0 turnovers each night and allow opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field, ranking 28th. Sacramento concedes 33.7% from 3-point territory (28 of 83), and opposing teams convert 70.5% of their free throws. In the rebounds department, they allow an average of 29.5 assists and 47.0 total rebounds per game, placing them 26th and 22nd respectively in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Sacramento
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