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Grizzlies Obliterate Kings, Snap Losing Streak as Sacramento’s Woes Deepen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, delivering a resounding 137-96 victory and snapping their own five-game losing streak. Santi Aldama led the charge with 29 points, while Jock Landale added 21.
The Grizzlies’ offense was firing on all cylinders, setting a franchise record with 42 assists, including a career-high 15 from Vince Williams. Cedric Coward also chipped in with 19 points, and Zach Edey contributed 16.
The Kings, already reeling from a seven-game losing streak, suffered their eighth consecutive defeat, this one by a staggering 41 points – their largest margin of defeat this season. Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 26 points, but received little support as the Kings struggled on both ends of the court. Russell Westbrook and Keegan Murray, returning from a preseason thumb injury, each scored 11 points.
The absence of starting center Domantas Sabonis, sidelined with a partial meniscus tear in his left knee (suffered in Sunday’s loss to San Antonio), was keenly felt by the Kings. The Grizzlies capitalized on Sabonis’ absence, dominating the paint with Edey and Landale combining for a near-perfect first half. Memphis shot 54% in the first half, taking a commanding 75-47 lead into the break.
The Grizzlies continued to pour it on in the second half, extending their lead to as much as 37 points.
The Kings will look to end their losing streak as they close out a five-game road trip in Denver on Saturday night. The Grizzlies travel to Dallas on Saturday.
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