What Happened
The Sacramento Kings are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night in an NBA Western Conference matchup at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Kings are attempting to snap a franchise-record 16-game losing streak, having recently suffered a 139-122 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are coming off a 136-120 loss to the Miami Heat. This matchup marks the fourth and final meeting between the two teams this season, with Memphis winning all three previous encounters.
Why It Matters
The Kings currently hold a dismal record of 12-46, with an NBA-worst 3-26 record on the road. Their recent struggles have been compounded by injuries to key players, including Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and De’Andre Hunter. The Grizzlies, with a record of 21-34, are positioned 11th in the Western Conference and are five games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the last play-in tournament spot. The outcome of this game is crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings.
What’s Next
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, with the Grizzlies favored by 5.5 points according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The total points over/under is set at 234.5. As both teams aim to turn their seasons around, this matchup presents an opportunity for the Kings to break their losing streak and for the Grizzlies to solidify their playoff aspirations.
