Grizzlies stay unbeaten over Kings
Memphis extends its record-tying start with a 136-105 win, while Sacramento drops to 0-6.
By Fatima Popov ·
The Memphis Grizzlies remain the only team in the NBA without a loss.
Cameron Boozer scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Saturday's 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Isaiah Stewart added 24 points. The win gives Memphis a 6-0 record, matching the franchise's best start set in 2014-15.
GG Jackson made all five of his three-point attempts for 21 points in the first half. Cam Spencer started at point guard because Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. missed the game with back issues. Spencer recorded 10 points and 13 assists.
The Kings fell to 0-6 behind Darus Acuff Jr.'s 38 points. The Arkansas native scored 34 points in Thursday's loss to New Orleans. De'Andre Hunter added 19 points, while Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine scored 11 points each. Sabonis also collected 14 rebounds and eight assists.
Memphis held a 21-point lead after the first half. Acuff scored 21 points in that stretch to keep Sacramento in the game. The Grizzlies outscored the Kings 42-25 in the third quarter as Stewart and Boozer drove the offense. The margin reached 34 points in the second half.
The Kings play the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
Source: Newsday
