Grizzlies vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Memphis Grizzlies (20-14) play against the Sacramento Kings (21-21) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies 127, Sacramento Kings 102 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
What’s next for the Kings? Let’s chat twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypKd… – 10:14 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Bane and the Magic Konch! dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 10:13 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings will not extend a second 10-day contract to Justin Robinson. – 9:58 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says he was mostly asymptomatic, adding that he was able to run and stay in shape while he was out due to NBA health and safety protocols. – 9:34 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings PG De’Aaron Fox, a man of few words, and certainly no solutions following tonight’s 127-105 loss to the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/kh4zHlCKvQ – 9:33 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Besides that last game, I haven’t had any symptoms.” -De’Aaron Fox on how he’s feeling – 9:26 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis on Kings’ leadership: pic.twitter.com/lAybSYCTUf – 9:23 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
And that’ll wrap up the Grizzlies postgame media availability. Grizzlies are back in action tomorrow night against the Phoenix Suns. Tune in and don’t forget to get your votes in for the All Star game.
@bcabraham logging out – 9:19 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
With all due respect, Alvin Gentry hasn’t seen enough bad Sacramento Kings basketball, cuz tonight’s game doesn’t even register in the top 10 worst performances I’ve witnessed. – 9:17 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
“That’s wild… that’s crazy. 14 boards? He just made the game so much easier, then…”
-Jaren Jackson Jr. when told John Konchar had 14 rebounds in the media availability. – 9:17 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I don’t think we lack leadership. I just think we just lack a leader’s voice, if that makes sense. We don’t really have a leader’s voice. We have leaders. Their voice isn’t being heard enough, honestly. That’s just my opinion.” — Kings guard Terence Davis – 9:16 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
JJJ is here next: starts off with “Free DB, Free Melt!” Says he didn’t even know Konchar had 14 boards but it’s wild and crazy. Says he made the game so much easier for them. – 9:15 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I don’t think we lack leadership, we lack a leaders voice.” -Terence Davis – 9:14 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🐻 7 players in double figures
🐻 33 assists on 47 FGs
🐻 72 points in the paint
🐻 39 bench points
Back in the W column. We got highlights for your TL. pic.twitter.com/q9BaZag0Tn – 9:14 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Terence Davis says he was asymptomatic in his second bout of COVID-19 since September. – 9:12 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis said he was asymptomatic with his latest bout with Covid. He took the time to rest up his ankle that he had rolled a few times. – 9:12 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“At some stage, there has to be a sense of pride, individual pride. It can’t be on the coach. It can’t be on the GM. It can’t be on the secretaries. It’s got to be on you. You have to go out and compete and do it yourself.” — Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry – 9:04 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
After his 1st career start and double-double, John Konchar said he just tries to hustle every single play. He said if he sees a loose ball, he is going to dive on the floor and get it.
Konchar called his first double-double “cool” but said he is happier the team won. – 9:03 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
John Konchar joins us next: says he tries to hustle every single play and tries to dive at every single loose ball. Says sometimes the rebounds just come to him but says he’s good at reading where the ball is coming off the rim. – 8:59 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry is disgusted with his Kings team following tonight’s 127-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Called tonight’s performance “absolutely ridiculous” and the most disappointed he’s been in 34 years of coaching. pic.twitter.com/CqWhBAF07g – 8:59 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
I asked Desmond Bane about how resilient this group is and he said, “it’s a team full of underdogs…”
He added that every guy on this roster has a story. “We have a lot of guys that have been through a lot and it shows on the basketball court.” – 8:58 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Desmond Bane on why the Grizzlies are so resilient:
“It’s a team full of underdogs. I feel like everybody on this team has their own unique story. … It shows on the court.” – 8:57 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Desmond Bane joins us next: says the 33 assists were huge and moving the ball is critical. Says he was proud of them sticking with it despite shots not falling in the first half. – 8:54 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
With the win, the Grizzlies have a four-game lead over Dallas in the division standings.
They have a two-game lead over the Clippers for fourth in the West. – 8:49 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Desmond Bane this season:
— More PTS than Tyler Herro
— More PPG than Seth Curry
— More 3PM than Damian Lillard
— More 3PG than Trae Young
— Better FG% than Jaylen Brown
— Better 3P% than Devin Booker
— Better FT% than Steph Curry pic.twitter.com/0znTK4yr66 – 8:49 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
“At some point there has to be some sort of individual pride” – Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry. – 8:49 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“This is the most disappointed I’ve been in 34 years in the NBA. I can honestly say that. That performance was absolutely ridiculous.” — Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry following 127-102 loss to Grizzlies – 8:47 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
“Shots started falling…”
-Coach Jenkins on the difference in tonight’s game for the Grizzlies – 8:44 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
What was the difference for the Grizzlies on offense tonight?
“Honestly, shots just started falling.” — Taylor Jenkins said. – 8:43 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings fall to the Grizzlies, 127-102.   
  
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton leads five players in double figures with 18 PTS, 7 AST  
👑 @De’Aaron Fox adds 12 PTS, 5 AST  
👑 @terencedavisjr (15 PTS) and @Damian Jones (15 PTS) combine for 30 off the bench pic.twitter.com/RpIiXrgnSm – 8:38 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies get a nice 127-102 win. Bane leads all scorers with 28. A strong second half from Ja Morant and great effort from John Konchar also helps get the job done.
Seven players in double digits! – 8:34 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Overall fantastic second half by the Grizzlies to blow out the Kings. Konchar was great in his first career start, but Bane kept the Grizz afloat in the first half while Ja and Jaren were dominant in the Grizzlies building their lead. BC and Kyle were huge off the bench – 8:33 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
a lil late but we got you a present @Sacramento Kings 💙 pic.twitter.com/4njoebTnxu – 8:33 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
walk in your trap, take ova your trap. again. pic.twitter.com/0GegTOPQdQ – 8:30 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Grizzlies 127, Kings 102.
It was bad. – 8:29 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Quick Recap: Grizzlies dethrone Kings in Sacramento thanks to the “next man up” grizzlybearblues.com/2021/12/26/228… – 8:28 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Sunday Funday in Sacramento!
Grizzlies win 127-102!
Bane: 28pts, 4reb
Konchar: 11pts, 14reb, 3ast, 2blk, 2stl
Adams: 10pts, 9reb, 6ast
Morant: 18pts, 7reb, 9ast
7 players in double figures, 72PTS in the paint, 11steals & 35 2nd chance PTS! – 8:27 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings trounced by the Grizzlies 127-102. Desmond Bane 28, Jaren Jackson Jr. 21 for Memphis. Sacramento gets 18 points, 7 assists from Tyrese Haliburton. – 8:27 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizzlies defeat the Kings 127-102 and move to 20-14 on the season. – 8:27 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB. pic.twitter.com/EKxzlZwSFO – 8:27 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
The Kings played 24 minutes of basketball Sunday at Golden 1 Center. The Memphis Grizzlies played all 48 and trashed the home team by a final of 127-102. What is the opposite of #SacramentoProud?
Here are 6 quick thoughts from the horrible showing. – 8:27 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Memphis has outscored the Kings 204-108 in the paint in three games this season. – 8:26 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Last time Dalano was on the court was Dec. 13 against the Kings when he left for home at halftime with a non-covid sickness. Clearly wasn’t in game shape or up to game speed and getting him 20ish minutes was a goal for Nurse (and Banton) tonight. – 8:25 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Shaq Buchanan and Tyrell Terry set to check in after this timeout. It’ll be Terry’s Grizzlies debut while Shaq’s NBA debut. – 8:20 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
So many impressive things about tonight’s game for the Grizzlies particularly in the 2nd half. – 8:19 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
JITTY SZN.
PEEP THE NO LOOK FROM @konchjitty55 pic.twitter.com/mgL7eyLna3 – 8:17 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
John Konchar a well-deserved player of the game for the Bally broadcast crew. Jenkins has preached his entire Grizzlies tenure about the “next man up” and I’m not sure you could’ve asked for a much better performance by Jitty – 8:16 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Now that Ja Morant is back on social media I guarantee we are going to a bunch of Jitty tweets tonight 😂
“#JohnKonchar #NBAAllStar” – 8:15 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
11:11 make a wish.
@konchjitty55 has a double-double in his 1st career start. pic.twitter.com/8MePQ7g3bt – 8:10 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Buddy Hield has taken 2 shots in this game (0-2 FG).
He took 18 threes last game. – 8:09 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
John Konchar with his first double-double in his first career start. – 8:09 PM Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
These refs in Sacramento are trying to reach their end of the month foul quota – 8:07 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
THAT BC BOUNCE IS BACK. – 8:05 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Brandon Clarke. BACK! – 8:04 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
A 40 point quarter from the gang.
we lead 12 points headed into the 4th.
📺 Watch on @GrizzOnBally 📺
📻 Listen on @929espn 📻 pic.twitter.com/6n9MWtqqpy – 7:57 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
When those 662 and 901 boys see the Grizzlies jerseys on the other side, they play possesed. Almost every time.
Latest example: Terence Davis – 7:55 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
89-77 Grizzlies lead the Kings headed to the 4th after a 40-27 3rd quarter. Desmond Bane with 24, Ja Morant 16pts, 7 ast & 6 reb.
Tyrese Haliburton with 16pts for Sac. – 7:55 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizzlies lead 89-77 at the end of the 3rd quarter. Grizz led by as many as 22 but the Kings claw back in it to carry the momentum into the final quarter – 7:55 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail 89-77 heading to the fourth. Third quarter collapse. – 7:54 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton are out for tomorrow’s game vs. Memphis due to health and safety protocols. Ish Wainright (low back soreness) is also out. Nader, Kaminsky and Saric still out. – 7:54 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Credit the Kings for fighting back into this one. Could’ve put their head down and stopped after being down 20 but they’ve cut it down to 14 in the final minute – 7:52 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
40 Point 3rd quarter for Memphis. – 7:51 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
SKATE WITH 12 🥷
@Ja Morant | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/CWAse8gnMP – 7:47 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Didn’t think we’d be on Steven Adams triple-double watch. – 7:45 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
24 and counting for @Desmond Bane 👀
this was a 10/10. pic.twitter.com/ShANxiOmnY – 7:43 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
that escalated real quick…. pic.twitter.com/xRR32F26fX – 7:40 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Just like that, the Grizzlies are up 20 in the third quarter. One more point and the Kings gotta pass the joystick. – 7:40 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings are down 20. No pace. No defense. Shameful showing in the third. Outscored 34-13 in the third with 4:02 remaining. – 7:40 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Desmond Bane is so good – 7:40 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 22-5 Grizzlies run taking place after that pretty dunk from De’Aaron Fox. – 7:39 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
A pretty good example of why you don’t jump to conclusions after 24 minutes of a game. Grizzlies have looked much better coming out of the halftime break – 7:39 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
30-13 IN THE QUARTER. YEAH YEAH YEAH. – 7:38 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies up 17 now in Sacramento. It’s a Bane night. He has 22. – 7:38 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings are just leaving the Grizzlies shooters wide open on the elbow. All game long. No adjustments. Just purely bad defense. – 7:38 PM Austin Kent @AustinKent
De’Aaron Fox, k, yup. #NBATopShotThis pic.twitter.com/p6LGThc5ED – 7:38 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Grizzlies have opened up a 14-point lead midway through the third quarter. They are outscoring the Kings 40-22 on points in the paint. – 7:37 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
7 points (18 total) in the quarter for @Jaren Jackson Jr. 🦄
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/71fLBph8eI – 7:37 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
the block. the rotation. the contest.
keep your eyes on @Jaren Jackson Jr. 👀 pic.twitter.com/D1aqfvEX5V – 7:35 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Career high 11 free throw attempts from Jaren Jackson Jr. this afternoon. Seems like a minor thing, but being able to draw fouls when shots aren’t falling will be big for JJJ in his growth – 7:34 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Grizzlies open the third with a 20-8 run. – 7:32 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings are turning to Tristan Thompson here in the third quarter with Richaun Holmes and Damian Jones both on the bench with four fouls. – 7:32 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizzlies have woken up to start the second half. 17-8 in the 3rd and Grizzlies offense has been aggressive and drawing fouls by the Kings – 7:31 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Fourth foul on Damian Jones. – 7:30 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
when mom says the pizza rolls are ready….. pic.twitter.com/Nm1VocKX7A – 7:30 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox just threw down the dunk everyone has been waiting to see. – 7:29 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fourth foul on Damian Jones. – 7:27 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
After getting called for a foul on Ja Morant, Chimezie Metu hit with a technical – 7:26 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Technical foul on Chimezie Metu. – 7:26 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Absolute dart by Konchar to find JJJ on the backdoor cut for the slam. Offense looking a little more crisp to start the 3rd quarter – 7:25 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Fourth foul on Richaun Holmes with 9:42 to play in the third. – 7:24 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
6 assists (ties season high) for @Steven Adams 🥽 🥝 pic.twitter.com/7uyMrDx33e – 7:24 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
1st half stats 🚨:
Konchar: 2PTS, 6 reb, 1ast, 2blk, 2stl
Adams: 4PTS, 7reb, 5ast, 2stl
Bane: 15PTS (6-12 FG)
Anderson: 9PTS (3-3 FG) – 7:16 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Halftime Stats:
Desmond Bane- 15 points, 2 rebounds
Jaren Jackson Jr.- 11 points, 3 rebounds
Kyle Anderson- 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Ja Morant- 6 points, 3 assists
Grizz bench being outscored 23-11 and the team as a whole being outscored by 9 from beyond the arc – 7:12 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
go grab a snack. break time. pic.twitter.com/lxY8C7D40o – 7:10 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings lead the Grizzlies, 50-49.  
 
👑 @Damian Jones: 11 PTS, 2 REB 
👑 @Harrison Barnes: 10 PTS, 6 REB 
👑 @De’Aaron Fox: 8 PTS, 4 AST pic.twitter.com/6rUlKIVe7u – 7:09 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Overall, being down by 1 at halftime despite Ja playing poorly and the team shooting so poorly from the field you have to feel pretty decent if you’re Memphis. Some of those shots should start falling, and Ja typically doesn’t play bad for extended periods at a time – 7:09 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant was 3-12 in the first half and had six points. A few misses that he normally makes, but the Kings are also sitting on the drive. He has to take/make more midrange jumpers or even three-pointers. – 7:08 PM Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Not the best shooting for either team in the 1st half but good to see the Grizzlies end the half on a 15-6 run. – 7:08 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings with a 50-49 halftime lead over the Grizzlies. Damian Jones with 11 points, Harrison Barnes 3/4 from 3-point land, has 10 points for Sacramento. Grizzlies get 15 from Desmond Bane. – 7:07 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings lead the Grizzlies 50-49 at the half. Sacramento is shooting 40.4% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range. Memphis is are shooting just 35.3% from the field. The Grizzlies are 3 of 14 (.214) from 3-point range. – 7:06 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Kings lead the Grizzlies 50-49 at the half. Memphis looks like a team finding its way without some critical pieces. Only down one while shooting 35%. – 7:06 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox walks right down the lane to give the Kings a 50-49 lead heading to the half. 8 points, 4 assists for Fox. 11 points for Damian Jones. 10 points, 6 rebounds for Barnes. – 7:06 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
goggle certified 🥝🥽
@Steven Adams | @Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/0Nul9Bz13d – 7:05 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
15-5 run for the good guys. – 7:03 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Killian Tillie has been awesome defensively this afternoon. Always finds himself in good defensive position and has a handful of blocks/deflections – 7:02 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Third foul on Damian Jones. – 7:02 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Fox is back. 🦊🏾‍💨 pic.twitter.com/7HI8fMRfn0 – 6:59 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
WALKING MISMATCH 🦄
@Jaren Jackson Jr. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/JcVV1mVoEz – 6:57 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizzlies down 7 again with just over 4 minutes left in the first half. Feels similar to last game in Sacramento where the team came out flat to start the game. They’ll need a second half bounce back again this afternoon – 6:56 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Technical foul on De’Aaron Fox. – 6:52 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Third foul on Richaun Holmes. – 6:51 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Third foul on Richaun Holmes. – 6:51 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
It’s not entirely surprising the Grizzlies are struggling to get things going offensively. Replacing 29.8 points per game isn’t something you can easily fix. Getting more looks for Ja, Bane and JJJ will help but others will have to step up – 6:50 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis is attacking the rim. It hasn’t worked every time, but he’s up to 7 points in his first stint. – 6:50 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
NON. NON. NON. 🚫 pic.twitter.com/OT20FCLuIV – 6:47 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
TILLIE BLOCK! A little bit more activity by the Grizzlies this quarter. Defense has picked up on possessions and JJJ has been more active attacking the basket – 6:45 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
OKAY TILLIE. – 6:44 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 is how you close a quarter. pic.twitter.com/qlcln3SXJm – 6:39 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Let ’em know @Damian Jones 🙌 
Jones caps off a 10-3 Kings run with his fourth bucket of the quarter 💯 pic.twitter.com/ZjgHqRoysO – 6:37 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
8 assists on 9 made FG’s in the first quarter.
we trail by 4.
@Desmond Bane leads the way with 9 points. – 6:36 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings lead the Grizzlies 24-20 at the end of the first period. They are 10 of 21 from the field after going 1 of 6 to start the game. – 6:36 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis sighting. – 6:36 PM Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
Nice teamwork by Sacramento to end the quarter. 14 of the 24 points from the reserves, led by Damian Jones’ 9. Kings lead 24-20 after 1. – 6:35 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
body 2 body. big contact lay @Desmond Bane 💪 pic.twitter.com/OyfTraYTMu – 6:34 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings carry a 24-20 lead over the Grizzlies into the 2nd quarter in Sacramento. Kings shoot 48%, Memphis shoots 37% – 6:34 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
5-0 run by the Kings and they lead the Grizzlies 24-20 at the end of the first quarter – 6:33 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 24-20 after 1Q. Offense coming from unlikely places. Damian Jones and Moe Harkless have a combined 14 points early. – 6:33 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley sighting. – 6:29 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Damian Jones has 9 points off the Kings bench as they take a 17-13 lead with 3:10 left in the first quarter – 6:28 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Damian Jones out here showing the whole tool box with his 9 points in his 4 minutes of action. From catching lobs, to put backs and even a nice turnaround fadeaway. Kings lead Grizzlies 17-16 3:10 1st – 6:27 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Make that nine points on 4-of-4 shooting in four minutes for Damian Jones, who just got into his bag for a silky fadeaway jumper to give the Kings a 17-16 lead over the Grizzlies. – 6:27 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Since when is Damian Jones hitting turnaround jumpers?? – 6:26 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones with the fallaway from 19 feet. Didn’t know he had that in his bag. 9 points in 4 minutes. – 6:26 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Damian Jones is has seven points on 3-of-3 shooting in three minutes. – 6:25 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Desmond Bane makes the first Grizz triple of the game after they start 0-6 from deep. They lead 16-13 – 6:25 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones is having a nice impact. 7 points in 3 minutes. – 6:25 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
flipping the court the memphis way 🏃
we lead the @NBA in that category btw. pic.twitter.com/C1VzptslPe – 6:22 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Kyle Anderson & Killian Tillie first two off the bench in for Konchar and JJJ – 6:21 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Pretty pull-up jumper for De’Aaron Fox. Welcome back #5. – 6:20 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Haliburton with the triple. Took almost four minutes for the Kings to hit a second shot. Lucky to be down 8-5. – 6:19 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🦊 in the 🏠 pic.twitter.com/3kDfcL3WYj – 6:18 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
LET’S HOOP @Sacramento Kings pic.twitter.com/LuSOyHpt6u – 6:14 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings need a timeout less than 3 minutes into the game. – 6:14 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Metu breakaway. Kings finally on the board. – 6:13 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
History is woven in every thread, with more to be written ahead.  
 
The City Edition Intro is out now 🎞 pic.twitter.com/RQfHFBFFPk – 6:10 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
the gang is ready. are you?
📺 @GrizzOnBally
📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/TnQVvL5IlL – 6:00 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Today’s Starting Lineup Powered by @Verizon
👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Chimezie Metu
👑 @Richaun Holmes pic.twitter.com/3wNtXoMokH – 5:38 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Interesting twist to the starting lineup for the Grizzlies:
Ja Morant
Desmond Bane
John Konchar
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Steven Adams – 5:31 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
starting 5 vs. @Sacramento Kings
🥷 @Ja Morant
🪣 @Desmond Bane
🐚 @konchjitty55
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/h2JrOyW31M – 5:30 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Official starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 12/26:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Richaun Holmes – 5:30 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Wife & I are finally heading out on the vacation we’ve had planned since before the pandemic started. No podcasts or Kings coverage for the next few days.
Hope you all had a great Christmas. – 5:30 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Joyous Kwanzaa!
Learn more about the origins of the holiday, it’s core principles, and how you can celebrate this year 🧵 – 5:28 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is out on the floor getting some shots up in preparation for today’s game against the Grizzlies. Fox is returning to the lineup after missing four games due to NBA health and safety protocols. pic.twitter.com/gDWznoOVva – 5:18 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Former San Jose State star Brandon Clarke has been upgraded to available tonight for the Grizzlies at Sacramento. – 5:01 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Bad news: 26.2 shots per game just went into health and safety protocols.
Positive spin on the bad news: More shots for Ja Morant, Bane and JJJ. – 4:54 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Will be interesting to see how and who gets minutes at the 1-3 positions now. I think we may see some Tyus Jones and Ja Morant lineups together, more minutes for John Konchar and more Desmond Bane and Kyle Anderson at the 3. Grizzlies are versatile enough to have options. – 4:50 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins says he found out this morning about a couple hours ago about the three players entering protocols. He talked about how the players have adapted well to playing multiple positions and mentioned how the Grizz had one point guard while Ja Morant was out. – 4:42 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1976, the @San Antonio Spurs Larry Kenon set the NBA single-game record for steals with 11 in a 110-105 win over the Kings.
Kenon’s mark was later matched by Kendall Gill (April 3, 1999), but has yet to be surpassed. pic.twitter.com/El6WtHu0D7 – 4:31 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Alvin Gentry says he will start:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Richaun Holmes – 4:24 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks and De’Anthony Melton entering protocols is obviously bad news. But there are reports the NBA is close to an agreement that would shorten the isolation period.
Could be six days after testing positive, depending on cycle threshold. – 4:23 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Good afternoon and Merry Day After Christmas Grizz Nation, @bcabraham checking in for this afternoon’s Kings/Grizzlies matchups. De’Aaron Fox is out of protocols while Dillon Brooks & De’Anthony Melton enter.
We’ll talk to Taylor Jenkins momentarily – 4:19 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, conditioning will be an issue, but De’Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley and Terence Davis are all back with no minutes restrictions. – 4:18 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
De’Aaron Fox is playing for Kings versus Memphis. – 4:17 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox will play vs. the Grizzlies today. – 4:17 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox will play. – 4:17 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled out Dillon Brooks (health and safety protocols), DeAnthony Melton (health and safety protocols and Yves Pons (health and safety protocols) for today’s game against the Kings. – 4:17 PM Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Per Grizz PR, De’Anthony Melton, Dillon Brooks and Yves Pons have all been placed in healthy and safety protocols. Each player is out today. Tough losses for the backcourt rotation. – 4:05 PM Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks has entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 4:05 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Ontario’s Very Own 🦉
Hit the RT to vote @Dillon Brooks for #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/pPfW5Ae6Rs – 3:21 PM Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
I’ve got 2 tickets to see the @Sacramento Kings play the Grizzlies today at 3pm!! Who wants them?!! – 3:11 PM Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Our man @JamesDJackson15 will have Thunder-Pelicans coverage for us tonight. Give him a follow.
I’ll be back on the beat Tuesday in Sacramento. – 3:01 PM Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
Unfortunately I can’t rewind. Did anyone else catch the Sacramento Mountain Lions reference on NFL Red Zone? Just wondering who he was referring to. – 2:38 PM Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾🏾 – 2:25 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa to all those who celebrate! pic.twitter.com/BPvIu4Qt7I – 2:23 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Step 1. Go on court with one of the top shooters in the association🎙
Step 2. Hit the RT to vote @Desmond Bane for #NBAAllStar
Step 3: Repeat the first 2 steps.
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/QuGMWHSBIW – 1:47 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Pelicans are signing forward Justin James of NBA G League’s Canton Charge on a 10-day hardship deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. James is a former Kings second-round pick and spent the past two seasons in Sacramento. – 1:12 PM Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
🦄 smash the RT button to vote @Jaren Jackson Jr. for #NBAAllStar 🦄 pic.twitter.com/419Wzm9Jbh – 12:29 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings gameday live: Will Fox, Davis return from COVID-19 protocols Sunday vs. Grizzlies? sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:23 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Hollinger & Duncan: Hardship Season; Kings and Lakers at the Deadline w/ @John Hollinger
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