Kings Lose 137-96 to Grizzlies, Extend Streak to Eight

The Sacramento Kings suffered a 137-96 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, extending their losing streak to eight games and dropping their record to 3-13. The defeat came hours after the team announced that center Domantas Sabonis would miss at least three to four weeks with a partial tear in the meniscus of his left knee, further compounding the franchise's early-season woes.

Memphis, playing without star guards Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., dominated from the opening tip. The Grizzlies built a 75-47 halftime lead behind sharp ball movement and efficient scoring, finishing with a franchise-record-tying 42 assists on the night. Santi Aldama led Memphis with 29 points, while Jock Landale added 21 off the bench. Rookie Cedric Coward contributed 19 points, and six Grizzlies players reached double figures. Sacramento, meanwhile, committed 17 turnovers and shot poorly, scoring just 96 points despite the presence of high-profile additions DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.

LaVine provided the Kings' brightest spot, scoring 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 12 in the third quarter. DeRozan, however, managed only seven...