Zach LaVine's 37 points weren't enough to save the Grizzlies from a 123-112 victory over the Kings.

October 26th - The Grizzlies defeated the Kings 123-112 . Jerome contributed 31 points , 4 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Boozer added 16 points , 11 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Kings, LaVine scored 37 points, 2 rebounds , and 5 assists, and Akaff contributed 22 points , 3 rebounds, and 7 assists.

In the first quarter, LaVine opened the scoring for the Kings with a drive, while the Grizzlies responded with consecutive scores from Wells. The Kings gradually narrowed the gap using outside shooting and inside scoring, and took the lead in the latter part of the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Kings led 28-25 . In the second quarter, the Grizzlies quickly closed the gap, while the Kings maintained their competitiveness thanks to LaVine's individual ability. Jerome created continuous threats with drives, shots, and free throws, while Spencer and Stewart provided strong support from the outside, allowing the Grizzlies to gradually widen the gap with consecutive scores. At halftime, the Grizzlies led 67-59 .

After switching sides, the Kings narrowed the gap to just 2 points. In the crucial moments, the Grizzlies relied on Stewart's repeated drives to the basket, drawing fouls, and Jerome's individual penetration stabilized the team's scoring. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies led 96-90 . In the final quarter, the Kings attempted a comeback. However, the Grizzlies, thanks to Post's consecutive baskets under the basket, thwarted the Kings' comeback attempt. Wells and Boozer then scored in the paint, gradually widening the gap to double digits. Ultimately, the Grizzlies defeated the Kings 123-112 .

Grizzlies player statistics

Jerome 31 points , 4 rebounds, 6 assists; Boozer 16 points, 11 rebounds , 4 assists; Wells 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Cowward 15 points , 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Stewart 13 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Spencer 13 points , 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Post 7 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Pippen 6 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Grant 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists .

Kings player stats

LaVine had 37 points , 2 rebounds , and 5 assists; Akaff had 22 points , 3 rebounds , and 7 assists; Sabonis had 15 points , 15 rebounds , and 3 assists; Achiuwa had 12 points and 10 rebounds ; Hunter had 7 points, 6 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Mogbo had 7 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Monk had 6 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Sharp had 3 points and 1 rebound; Prowden had 3 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist .

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