Grizzlies stay perfect, rout winless Kings 136-105

Player of the game

Darius Acuff Jr. 38 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST

8.6

The Grizzlies beat the Kings 136-105 at FedExForum and moved to 6-0. Memphis pulled away with a 42-point third quarter. Sacramento fell to 0-6.

Darius Acuff Jr. was the player of the game even in a loss. He scored 38 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Kings, and his Chirp Rating was 8.6. He had little help. Domantas Sabonis added 14 rebounds and 8 assists.

Memphis led 27-21 after one quarter and 39-34 in the second. The Grizzlies had a 66-55 edge at the half. Then they scored 42 in the third to stretch the gap, while the Kings managed 25. Memphis added 28 in the fourth and Sacramento 25.

Cameron Boozer led the Grizzlies with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Cam Spencer handed out 13 assists.

Chirp's Sim had the Grizzlies at 73% before the game, and Memphis delivered.

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