Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Match Player Stats

The memphis grizzlies vs sacramento kings match player stats from the March 18, 2025 meeting reveal a game that was much closer offensively than the final score might suggest. Sacramento defeated Memphis 132-122 at Golden 1 Center, but the result was shaped by several distinct factors: Sacramento’s superior three-point volume, stronger ball movement, an explosive first quarter, and Memphis’s difficulty protecting the ball. Desmond Bane produced a spectacular 44-point performance for the Grizzlies, yet Sacramento had enough scoring balance to keep control.

The game was officially recorded on March 18, 2025, although the NBA game page identifies the contest as the March 17 game in Sacramento because of the local game date and scheduling format. The Kings finished with a 34-33 record after the victory, while Memphis moved to 43-26. Sacramento also secured the season series 2-1. The official NBA record lists an attendance of 16,205 at Golden 1 Center. Official NBA game page and box score

What makes this matchup particularly useful for player analysis is that the individual numbers tell two different stories. Bane was the game’s most explosive individual scorer, but Sacramento had three major offensive contributors in Malik Monk, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan. The Kings also generated 35 assists compared with 24 for Memphis, which helps explain how Sacramento reached 132 points without relying on one player to carry the offense.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Match Player Stats: Game Overview

The basic scoreboard tells us that Sacramento won by 10 points, but the quarter-by-quarter numbers provide more context.

Quarter	Memphis Grizzlies	Sacramento Kings
First	26	37
Second	28	28
Third	32	33
Fourth	36	34
Final	122	132

Sacramento’s biggest advantage came immediately. The Kings scored 37 points in the first quarter while Memphis managed 26. That 11-point opening-quarter gap became important because the Grizzlies spent the remainder of the game trying to recover.

Memphis did not collapse offensively. In fact, the Grizzlies scored 28 points in the second quarter, 32 in the third, and 36 in the fourth. Their final-quarter offense was particularly strong, but Sacramento consistently answered.

This is one of the clearest lessons from the game. A team can finish with 122 points and still lose because of how those points are distributed across the game. Memphis was excellent late, but Sacramento’s early advantage forced the Grizzlies to chase the game.

The contest also featured only three tied scores and 10 lead changes. Sacramento’s largest lead reached 21 points, showing that the Kings were able to create meaningful separation even though Memphis kept fighting until the final period.

Team Shooting Comparison

Shooting efficiency was one of Sacramento’s biggest advantages.

Category	Memphis	Sacramento
Field Goals	44-90	46-88
Field Goal %	49%	52%
Three-Pointers	13-30	20-41
Three-Point %	43%	49%
Free Throws	21-21	20-30
Rebounds	48	38
Assists	24	35
Turnovers	17	12
Steals	8	11
Blocks	7	7

At first glance, Memphis actually performed well from the field. The Grizzlies made 49 percent of their attempts and an outstanding 100 percent of their free throws.

The problem was that Sacramento generated more efficient offense from the field and made seven more three-pointers.

The Kings shot 20-of-41 from three-point range, good for approximately 49 percent. Memphis made 13-of-30, around 43 percent. That difference represented 21 additional points from three-point makes alone.

Sacramento also attempted 41 three-pointers compared with Memphis’s 30. The Kings were not simply more accurate from deep. They also made the three-point shot a larger part of their offensive strategy.

That combination is important.

A team that shoots 49 percent from three on 30 attempts is dangerous. A team that shoots around the same percentage on 41 attempts creates even more scoring opportunities.

Memphis compensated somewhat with perfect free-throw shooting. The Grizzlies converted all 21 of their free throws, while Sacramento went 20-of-30. That was a clear Memphis advantage, but it was not enough to overcome Sacramento’s perimeter production.

Desmond Bane’s 44-Point Performance

Desmond Bane was the standout individual scorer in this matchup.

He finished with:

• 44 points
• 15-of-25 shooting
• 7-of-7 from three-point range
• 7-of-7 from the free-throw line
• 6 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 1 steal
• 4 turnovers
• 41 minutes

Bane’s seven made three-pointers without a miss were particularly impressive. He was perfect from behind the arc and also perfect from the free-throw line.

His overall shooting percentage was 60 percent, calculated from 15 made shots on 25 attempts.

That makes his performance more than simply a high-volume scoring night. He was highly efficient while carrying a significant offensive burden.

Bane accounted for 44 of Memphis’s 122 points. That means he scored roughly 36 percent of the team’s total output.

Yet the Grizzlies still lost.

That is an important distinction when evaluating individual performances. A player can deliver an exceptional statistical game without producing a team victory. Bane’s numbers show that Memphis had an elite individual scoring performance, but Sacramento’s more balanced offense proved more difficult to contain.

Bane’s 44 points were also a season high according to the official game coverage.

Why Bane’s Performance Was Not Enough

The obvious question is how a team can lose when its leading scorer produces 44 points on 60 percent shooting.

The answer is offensive distribution.

Sacramento had multiple players capable of creating points. Malik Monk scored 28, Zach LaVine scored 23, and DeMar DeRozan added 22. That gave the Kings 73 points from those three players alone.

Memphis, by contrast, received 44 points from Bane and 15 from Brandon Clarke, with the remaining production spread among several players.

The difference was not simply scoring totals. Sacramento’s offense also generated 35 assists.

Memphis recorded 24.

That 11-assist difference indicates that Sacramento was consistently creating scoring opportunities through passing and player movement.

Bane was extremely effective as an individual scorer. Sacramento was more effective as an offensive unit.

Zach Edey’s Impact on the Glass

Zach Edey finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.

His eight rebounds tied for Memphis’s best individual rebounding total in the supplied game data. Brandon Clarke and John Konchar also contributed eight rebounds.

Edey’s 12 points came on 6-of-11 shooting, giving him a solid 54.5 percent field-goal rate.

His interior presence was important because Memphis finished with 48 total rebounds compared with Sacramento’s 38.

That is a 10-rebound advantage for the Grizzlies.

Normally, winning the rebounding battle by that margin would be a strong foundation for victory. Memphis also produced 15 offensive rebounds as a team, giving the Grizzlies additional possessions.

However, Sacramento compensated by being much more efficient with its offensive possessions and by committing five fewer turnovers.

This is a good example of why box scores should be read as a collection of connected statistics rather than isolated categories.

Memphis won the rebounding battle.

Sacramento won the shooting battle.

Sacramento won the assist battle.

Sacramento won the turnover battle.

The Kings ultimately won the game.

Luke Kennard’s Playmaking Contribution

Luke Kennard finished with eight assists, making him Memphis’s leading passer.

He scored eight points while shooting 4-of-11 from the field. His scoring was modest compared with Bane, but his eight assists were important because Memphis needed secondary creation.

Kennard also recorded two steals.

His role was particularly valuable because the Grizzlies were playing without Ja Morant, who missed the game with injury. Without Morant’s usual ball-handling and creation, Memphis needed other players to help organize the offense.

Kennard stepped into that responsibility.

His eight assists accounted for one-third of Memphis’s 24 team assists. That does not mean every Memphis basket came directly from him, but it demonstrates how important his passing was to the team’s offensive structure.

The challenge for Memphis was that Sacramento generated even more playmaking from multiple players.

Malik Monk Leads Sacramento

Malik Monk was Sacramento’s top scorer with 28 points.

His line included:

• 28 points
• 10-of-17 shooting
• 4-of-8 from three-point range
• 4-of-4 from the free-throw line
• 3 rebounds
• 7 assists
• 1 steal
• 3 blocks
• 1 turnover

Monk’s efficiency was excellent. He made nearly 59 percent of his field-goal attempts and 50 percent of his three-point attempts.

His seven assists were almost as important as his scoring.

That combination of scoring and creation made Monk one of the central reasons Sacramento’s offense remained difficult to defend.

When a guard can score 28 points while also creating seven assists, the defense faces a difficult choice. Helping aggressively against his drives or shot-making can open opportunities for teammates.

Sacramento had enough shooting around Monk to punish those defensive decisions.

DeMar DeRozan’s All-Around Contribution

DeMar DeRozan added 22 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.

His nine assists were the highest individual assist total for Sacramento based on the supplied statistics, although the game data and reporting around the contest also show Monk as a major facilitator.

DeRozan’s contribution highlights another feature of Sacramento’s victory: the Kings did not need to rely on a single creator.

DeRozan could score in isolation, operate in the half court, draw defensive attention, and create opportunities for teammates.

That versatility helped Sacramento maintain its offensive rhythm even when Memphis increased its scoring pressure in the second half.

The Kings finished with 35 assists as a team. DeRozan’s nine represented more than one-quarter of that total.

Keegan Murray’s Rebounding Role

Keegan Murray finished with 16 points and nine rebounds in the supplied game data.

His rebounding work was especially important because Sacramento was beaten on the boards overall.

Murray’s nine rebounds helped reduce the impact of Memphis’s 48 total rebounds. Although Sacramento did not dominate the glass, individual contributions prevented the rebounding disadvantage from becoming even more damaging.

Murray also helped stretch the floor as part of Sacramento’s perimeter-oriented attack.

When Sacramento’s big players or primary creators drew defensive attention, the Kings had shooters who could punish defensive rotations.

That spacing was one reason Sacramento was able to attempt 41 three-pointers.

Zach LaVine’s Efficient Scoring

Zach LaVine scored 23 points and was another major piece of Sacramento’s balanced attack.

He shot 7-of-11 from the field and 5-of-8 from three-point range.

That is an extremely efficient shooting performance.

His five made threes also contributed significantly to Sacramento’s 20 total three-pointers.

LaVine’s presence created another scoring threat for Memphis to account for. If the Grizzlies focused heavily on Monk, LaVine could attack. If they overcommitted to LaVine, Monk or DeRozan could take advantage.

This is where Sacramento’s offensive balance becomes more meaningful than the raw 132-point total.

The Kings had several players capable of winning individual possessions.

Memphis’s Secondary Scoring

Bane’s 44 points understandably dominate the box score, but Memphis received other useful contributions.

Brandon Clarke scored 15 points and collected eight rebounds. He shot 6-of-8 from the field, making him one of Memphis’s most efficient scorers.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 12 points, grabbed three rebounds, and added three assists and one steal.

Zach Edey also scored 12 points and had eight rebounds.

Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists.

John Konchar produced eight points and eight rebounds while shooting 2-of-2 from the field and 2-of-2 from three-point range.

These numbers show that Memphis was not a one-player offense.

The bigger issue was that Sacramento consistently generated more efficient collective offense.

The Turnover Battle Mattered

One of the less glamorous but most important numbers was turnovers.

Memphis committed 17 turnovers.

Sacramento committed 12.

That five-turnover difference gave Sacramento additional possessions and reduced Memphis’s opportunities to build momentum.

The Kings converted those advantages into 21 points off turnovers, while Memphis produced 20 points off Sacramento turnovers.

Interestingly, the points-off-turnovers margin was only one point in Sacramento’s favor.

That tells us that the turnover difference mattered primarily through possession control rather than a huge transition-scoring advantage.

Sacramento was able to combine fewer turnovers with superior shooting and more assists.

That is a powerful combination.

Memphis Won the Rebounding Battle

The Grizzlies collected 48 rebounds, including 15 offensive rebounds and 33 defensive rebounds.

Sacramento finished with 38 total rebounds.

Memphis therefore had 10 more rebounds than the Kings.

This is one of the most interesting statistical contradictions in the game.

The Grizzlies were better on the boards, yet Sacramento won comfortably.

Why?

Because rebounding was not the category that decided the contest.

Sacramento’s shooting efficiency and three-point volume created a larger offensive advantage than Memphis’s rebounding edge.

This is why analysts should avoid saying that one team “played better” simply because it won a single statistical category.

A team can dominate the boards and still lose if its opponent creates more efficient scoring opportunities.

Sacramento’s 35 Assists Tell the Story

The 35 assists are arguably the most revealing team statistic in the game.

Sacramento made 46 field goals.

With 35 assists, a very large portion of those baskets involved direct teammate creation.

Memphis made 44 field goals but recorded only 24 assists.

That gap suggests that Sacramento’s offense was more connected.

Ball movement creates several benefits:

1. It forces defenders to rotate.
2. It creates open three-point attempts.
3. It reduces dependence on difficult individual shots.
4. It allows multiple players to contribute.
5. It makes defensive game planning more complicated.

Sacramento demonstrated all five.

The Kings did not simply shoot their way to victory. They moved the ball effectively while maintaining a high level of perimeter efficiency.

Three-Point Shooting Was the Defining Difference

If one statistic deserves to be highlighted above the others, it is Sacramento’s three-point shooting.

The Kings made 20 three-pointers.

Memphis made 13.

That is a seven-three difference.

Each additional made three-pointer is worth three points, so those seven extra makes represent 21 points.

The final margin was only 10.

This does not mean every point of the margin came directly from the three-point difference because other scoring categories overlap with possession and shot selection. Still, the calculation demonstrates just how influential Sacramento’s perimeter shooting was.

The Kings also attempted 41 threes compared with 30 for Memphis.

The strategy was clear: Sacramento was willing to generate a large number of perimeter attempts and trusted its shooters to convert them.

The plan worked.

Free Throws Tell a Different Story

Memphis was perfect from the free-throw line.

The Grizzlies went 21-of-21.

Sacramento went 20-of-30.

From an efficiency perspective, Memphis had a clear advantage at the foul line.

Yet Sacramento still scored 132 points.

This is important because it demonstrates how much the Kings gained from field-goal and three-point efficiency.

If Memphis had shot below its perfect free-throw rate, the final score would have been even more difficult to manage.

The Grizzlies did nearly everything possible at the line, but Sacramento created too much offense elsewhere.

The First Quarter Created the Game’s Shape

Sacramento scored 37 points in the first quarter.

Memphis scored 26.

That 11-point gap immediately changed the tactical environment.

Once Sacramento established the lead, Memphis had to increase its offensive aggression.

The Grizzlies responded by scoring 28, 32, and 36 points over the next three quarters.

That progression shows that Memphis improved offensively as the game continued.

But Sacramento never gave the lead away.

The Kings scored 28 in the second, 33 in the third, and 34 in the fourth.

Memphis therefore outscored Sacramento in the final quarter by two points, but the advantage was not enough to erase the first-quarter deficit.

This is a classic example of game-state pressure. A team trailing early may post better offensive numbers later because it has to play with greater urgency, but the opponent can respond by controlling tempo and taking fewer unnecessary risks.

Sacramento Played Well Without Sabonis

One of the most significant contextual elements was Domantas Sabonis’s injury situation.

Sabonis suffered a cut over his left eye after being hit by the back of Luke Kennard’s head. He returned to the game but later rolled his right ankle and did not return.

Despite losing one of their most important players, the Kings maintained offensive control.

That matters because Sacramento had historically depended heavily on Sabonis for scoring, rebounding, passing, and offensive organization.

Instead, other players increased their responsibilities.

Monk produced 28 points and seven assists.

DeRozan added 22 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.

Murray provided 16 points and nine rebounds.

LaVine supplied 23 points with excellent perimeter shooting.

That balance allowed Sacramento to withstand the loss of Sabonis during the game.

Memphis Without Ja Morant

Memphis also entered the matchup without Ja Morant.

His absence changed the offensive responsibilities of the Grizzlies.

Bane became the primary scoring option and responded with 44 points.

Kennard handled additional playmaking duties with eight assists.

Other players also contributed around the perimeter and in the frontcourt.

The Grizzlies still reached 122 points, which demonstrates that their offense remained productive despite missing a major creator.

The issue was that the defense and ball security did not compensate enough for Sacramento’s offensive efficiency.

A Closer Look at Offensive Efficiency

Memphis made 44 of 90 field-goal attempts.

Sacramento made 46 of 88.

That means Sacramento took two fewer shots but made two more baskets.

The Kings therefore generated more makes with fewer attempts.

At a basic level, this is what efficiency means.

Memphis’s 49 percent field-goal shooting was strong, but Sacramento’s 52 percent was better.

The difference becomes more important when three-point shooting is included.

Sacramento was efficient from both the field and beyond the arc.

Memphis was also efficient, but not quite efficient enough to match the Kings’ scoring pace.

What the Box Score Says About Winning Basketball

The match offers several practical lessons for anyone studying NBA statistics.

Efficient shooting can outweigh rebounding

Memphis won the rebounding battle by 10, but Sacramento still won by 10 points.

Ball movement can create scoring balance

Sacramento’s 35 assists helped distribute the offensive workload across several players.

Turnovers matter even when points off turnovers are close

Sacramento committed five fewer turnovers and gained additional possessions.

High individual scoring does not guarantee victory

Bane scored 44 points, but Sacramento had enough balanced production to overcome him.

Three-point volume can change a game

Sacramento made seven more threes than Memphis, creating a major scoring advantage.

These principles make the game more useful than a simple recap. The box score illustrates how different statistical categories interact.

Comparing the Top Individual Performers

Player	Team	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Desmond Bane	Memphis	44	6	4
Malik Monk	Sacramento	28	3	7
Zach LaVine	Sacramento	23	Not listed among supplied leaders	Not listed among supplied leaders
DeMar DeRozan	Sacramento	22	6	9
Keegan Murray	Sacramento	16	9	Not listed among supplied leaders
Brandon Clarke	Memphis	15	8	3
Jaylen Wells	Memphis	14	4	2
Jaren Jackson Jr.	Memphis	12	3	3
Zach Edey	Memphis	12	8	1

The table makes the overall story easy to see.

Bane had the game’s biggest scoring performance.

Monk was Sacramento’s leading scorer.

DeRozan was a major facilitator.

Murray contributed heavily on the glass.

Clarke, Wells, Jackson, and Edey helped Memphis maintain offensive production around Bane.

Sacramento’s advantage was that its top contributors fit together more effectively on this particular night.

The Importance of Shot Quality

Shot volume alone does not explain the outcome.

Memphis attempted 90 field goals, two more than Sacramento.

Yet the Kings scored 132 points.

The key was the quality and value of the shots Sacramento converted.

Three-point makes produce more points per successful shot than two-point field goals. Sacramento made 20 threes, while Memphis made 13.

This means the Kings could score efficiently even without taking more total shots.

It is one of the clearest examples of why modern basketball analysis places so much attention on three-point attempts, shooting efficiency, and shot distribution.

Why the Final Score Was Not a Blowout Story

A 10-point margin is meaningful, but this was not a game where Memphis stopped competing.

The Grizzlies scored 122 points.

They finished with 36 points in the fourth quarter.

Bane continued producing.

The problem was that Sacramento had already built enough separation.

The Kings also scored 34 in the fourth quarter, preventing Memphis from making a decisive comeback.

The final margin therefore reflects Sacramento’s consistency more than a complete Memphis collapse.

Season Series Context

Sacramento won the season series 2-1.

That gives the March matchup additional significance when evaluating the broader rivalry between these Western Conference teams during the 2024-25 season.

The series also showed that individual performances could vary significantly from one meeting to another.

Bane’s 44-point outing in this game came after earlier meetings in which the scoring balance looked different.

The season-series result ultimately favored Sacramento despite Memphis having the stronger overall record entering this matchup.

Memphis came in at 43-26, while Sacramento was 34-33.

That contrast makes the result particularly interesting.

The Kings were not simply beating a struggling opponent. They defeated a Memphis team with a substantially better overall record, despite Sacramento entering the game at 34-33.

What Memphis Could Take From the Game

There were positive signs for Memphis despite the loss.

The Grizzlies:

• Scored 122 points.
• Shot 49 percent from the field.
• Shot 43 percent from three.
• Made every free throw.
• Won the rebounding battle.
• Collected 15 offensive rebounds.
• Received 44 points from Bane.
• Had 24 assists.
• Scored 36 fourth-quarter points.

The biggest concerns were turnovers and the defensive response to Sacramento’s perimeter shooting.

Giving up 20 made threes is difficult to overcome.

Memphis also needed more collective offensive creation because Bane was asked to carry such a large scoring load.

What Sacramento Did Right

The Kings executed several areas extremely well.

First, they started quickly.

Second, they shot efficiently.

Third, they generated 35 assists.

Fourth, they protected the basketball better than Memphis.

Fifth, they maintained their scoring pace after losing Sabonis.

Sixth, multiple players contributed significant points.

That combination is why Sacramento was able to win even though Memphis dominated the rebounding category.

The Kings did not need to be better at everything.

They simply needed to dominate the categories most connected to scoring efficiency and possession quality.

Statistical Summary

The most important numbers from the game can be summarized as follows:

Final score: Sacramento 132, Memphis 122

Memphis record after game: 43-26

Sacramento record after game: 34-33

Attendance: 16,205

Memphis field goal shooting: 49 percent

Sacramento field goal shooting: 52 percent

Memphis three-point shooting: 43 percent

Sacramento three-point shooting: 49 percent

Memphis rebounds: 48

Sacramento rebounds: 38

Memphis assists: 24

Sacramento assists: 35

Memphis turnovers: 17

Sacramento turnovers: 12

Memphis top scorer: Desmond Bane, 44 points

Memphis top rebounder: Zach Edey, 8 rebounds

Memphis top assist producer: Luke Kennard, 8 assists

Sacramento top scorer: Malik Monk, 28 points

Sacramento top rebounder: Keegan Murray, 9 rebounds

Sacramento top assist producer: DeMar DeRozan, 9 assists

Season series: Sacramento won 2-1

How to Interpret These Player Stats Correctly

A useful approach to NBA box scores is to separate individual excellence from team effectiveness.

Bane’s 44 points demonstrate individual excellence.

Sacramento’s 35 assists demonstrate team effectiveness.

Memphis’s 48 rebounds demonstrate physical control of the glass.

Sacramento’s 20 made threes demonstrate scoring efficiency and offensive strategy.

The final result came from the combination of these factors.

That is why looking only at the leading scorer can produce an incomplete conclusion.

If someone sees Bane’s 44 points and assumes Memphis should have won, they miss the larger story.

If someone sees Sacramento’s 132 points and assumes the Kings simply dominated every category, they also miss the story.

The more accurate interpretation is that Sacramento won the categories that had the greatest influence on scoring efficiency, while Memphis won other areas that were not enough to compensate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the top scorer in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings game?

Desmond Bane was the top scorer for Memphis and the entire game, finishing with 44 points. He shot 15-of-25 from the field and made all seven of his three-point attempts.

Who led the Sacramento Kings in scoring?

Malik Monk led Sacramento with 28 points. He also recorded seven assists and shot 10-of-17 from the field.

What was the final score between Memphis and Sacramento?

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 132-122 at Golden 1 Center.

Which team shot better from three-point range?

Sacramento shot approximately 49 percent from three-point range, making 20 of 41 attempts. Memphis shot 43 percent, making 13 of 30.

Who led the game in assists?

DeMar DeRozan recorded nine assists for Sacramento based on the supplied game statistics. Luke Kennard led Memphis with eight assists.

Which team won the season series?

Sacramento won the 2024-25 season series 2-1.

Conclusion

The memphis grizzlies vs sacramento kings match player stats show a matchup where individual scoring brilliance and team offensive execution went in different directions.

Desmond Bane delivered the game’s most spectacular performance with 44 points, including a perfect 7-of-7 from three-point range and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Memphis also controlled the rebounding battle and finished the game strongly with 36 fourth-quarter points.

Sacramento, however, built its victory through balance. Malik Monk scored 28 points, Zach LaVine added 23, and DeMar DeRozan contributed 22 points along with strong playmaking. The Kings finished with 35 assists, made 20 three-pointers, shot 52 percent from the field, and committed five fewer turnovers than Memphis.

The 132-122 result therefore was not simply a matter of one team having a better individual scorer. It was a demonstration of how shooting efficiency, three-point volume, ball movement, and possession control can outweigh a major rebounding disadvantage.

For Memphis, the game showed the value of Bane’s scoring ability while also exposing how difficult it can be to win when one player carries a very large portion of the offensive burden. For Sacramento, the performance demonstrated that balanced scoring and passing could remain effective even after losing Sabonis during the contest.

Taken together, the numbers provide a much clearer picture than the final score alone. Sacramento’s early lead, perimeter efficiency, and collective playmaking created the foundation for the victory, while Memphis’s late offensive push was not enough to erase the damage created in the opening quarter.