The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night thanks to 18 points from Marcus Smart, the last two of which came from game-winning free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining. In addition, Desmond Bane had seven assists and eighteen points. Memphis won its seventh consecutive home game thanks to 15 points apiece from Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama, who also pulled down 10 rebounds.
With 26 points, DeMar DeRozen led the Kings. Domantas Sabonis had 17 points and 13 rebounds, Malik Monk had 23 points, and De'Aaron Fox contributed 18. Out of nine, they have lost seven. Eleven ties and twenty lead changes were observed. Jake LaRavia's drive with 4:29 remaining gave Memphis its last lead. Despite coming within two points in the final seconds, Sacramento was never able to pass Memphis. When it came to offensive rebounds, the Kings led 16–9.