Kings Secure Third Straight Win with Late Surge Against Grizzlies

Malik Monk's 31-point performance and clutch shooting in the fourth quarter lifted Sacramento past Memphis in a high-scoring contest.

Malik Monk scored 31 points, hitting three critical three-pointers in the fourth quarter to help the Kings defeat the Grizzlies 138-133.
DeMar DeRozan added 29 points, while De'Aaron Fox contributed 23 points, with the trio combining for all 36 of Sacramento's fourth-quarter points.
Jaylen Wells, a Sacramento native, led the Grizzlies with a career-high 30 points, supported by Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 28 points and Desmond Bane's 22 points.
The victory marks Sacramento's third consecutive win under interim coach Doug Christie, following the firing of Mike Brown.
The Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant and other key players, fell to 2-2 on their five-game road trip and face the Warriors next.