Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings
PREVIEW: Sacramento arrives in Memphis on a franchise-record 16-game road losing streak, looking to reverse their fortunes against a Grizzlies team dealing with its own injury crisis. The Kings own the worst record in the NBA at 12-46 and are flirting with the franchise low mark set during the 2008-09 season. Sacramento ranks 29th in three-point attempts and struggles with low spacing on offense, a troubling trend for a team searching for offensive consistency. DeMar DeRozan continues to anchor the Kings' offense, averaging 18.6 points per game as the team desperately seeks a victory to halt its downward spiral .
Memphis enters this matchup as the slight favorite despite significant injury absences, including star guard Ja Morant who has missed 13 games due to an elbow issue. The Grizzlies rank third in post-up shot frequency and sixth in pace, attempting to impose their style through quick tempo and good passing. However, Memphis ranks 25th in defense against shots attacking the rim, a vulnerability Sacramento could potentially exploit. With Cam Spencer leading the league with 28.7 assists per game and GG Jackson averaging 15.3 points over his last 10 contests, Memphis has enough offensive firepower to compete if their complementary pieces stay healthy.