Final: Grizzlies 136, Kings 105
The Memphis Grizzlies are the last unbeaten team in the NBA. They crushed the Sacramento Kings on Halloween night to improve to 6-0, which matches the best start in franchise history (2014-15).
Memphis became the league’s only unbeaten team after Houston lost at Dallas on Friday.
How Memphis won
- GG Jackson made all five of his three-pointers in the first half, and Memphis built a big lead.
- The Grizzlies won the third quarter 42-25 to go up by 30.
- The lead reached 34 in the second half.
Top performers
| Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Boozer | Grizzlies | 27 points, 9 rebounds |
| Isaiah Stewart | Grizzlies | 24 points |
| GG Jackson | Grizzlies | 21 points (5 of 5 from three) |
| Cam Spencer | Grizzlies | 10 points, 13 assists |
| Darius Acuff Jr. | Kings | 38 points |
| De’Andre Hunter | Kings | 19 points |
| Domantas Sabonis | Kings | 11 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists |
Rookie Boozer keeps rolling
Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 pick in last summer’s draft, followed his triple-double in Portland with 27 points. Cam Spencer ran the offense with 13 assists while Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. sat out with back problems.
The Kings are 0-6
Sacramento is still looking for its first win. That’s not the fault of rookie Darius Acuff Jr., who scored 38 after putting up 34 against New Orleans on Thursday.
Saturday’s other result
76ers 109, Hornets 104. Philadelphia made it two straight wins after beating the Knicks in the NBA Cup on Friday.
Friday’s late games
| Winner | Score | Loser | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 127–120 | Phoenix Suns | Jamal Murray: 39 points |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 127–101 | LA Clippers | |
| Washington Wizards | 95–79 | Charlotte Hornets | Anthony Davis: 25 points, double-double |
What’s next
- Pelicans at Grizzlies: Monday
- Kings at Mavericks: Monday
Tonight’s games: NBA games tonight (Nov. 1).
Sources: AP via ABC News, ESPN – 76ers 109-104 Hornets, Land of Basketball – Oct. 30 summary.
