The Sacramento Kings defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 123–114 on February 23, 2026, a victory that snapped the Kings' franchise-record 16-game losing streak. Tue, Feb 24 Kings won! Game Overview
Scored 25 points and provided 7 assists, leading the veteran effort to stabilize the team.
Dominated the interior with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies - Video 3
Controlled the boards with a game-high 13 rebounds to go along with 10 points. Strategic Highlights
This matchup, the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, took place at FedExForum in Memphis. While both teams struggled throughout the 2025–26 campaign—with the Grizzlies facing a "tanking" narrative and the Kings entering the game on a historic slide—the contest was a significant turning point for Sacramento's morale. Key Performances Dominated the interior with 22 points and 12 rebounds
Continued to be a bright spot for Memphis off the bench, contributing 21 points and 9 assists.
According to analysis from Sports Illustrated, the Grizzlies struggled significantly with rim protection and rebounding, recording only 24 rebounds through the first few minutes of the fourth quarter. The Kings exploited this lack of interior presence, shooting 62% on non-three-point attempts to pull away late in the game. 2025–26 Season Series Summary 2025 Zach Edey: career-high 32 pts
The Grizzlies won the season series 3–1, but the Kings' final victory prevented a sweep. Nov 20, 2025 Grizzlies set franchise record with 42 assists Nov 30, 2025 Zach Edey: career-high 32 pts, 17 reb Feb 4, 2026 Cam Spencer: 20 pts (3 key late baskets) Kings 123–114 Kings end 16-game losing streak Post Game Bounce: Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings