PREVIEW: The Memphis Grizzlies head to Sacramento to face the Kings in an NBA matchup that pits momentum against desperation. Memphis just claimed victory over the LA Clippers 112-107 in their third consecutive road win , with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way with 24 points while role players contributed significantly off the bench. Sacramento has stumbled in back-to-back contests, most recently falling 128-119 to Utah on the road. The Grizzlies enter as 3.5-point favorites with an 8-12 record, while the Kings sit at 5-15 , making this a clash between a team finding its rhythm and one desperately searching for consistency. Memphis is averaging 111.5 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 78 percent from the free throw line , though neither team has available ShotQuality data to provide deeper insight into shot selection efficiency. Sacramento counters at 108.7 points per game on 43.1 percent shooting and 75.4 percent from the stripe. The Grizzlies have won three straight away games and hold a 4-6 record on the road while averaging 109.9 points defensively. The teams' previous meeting at Golden 1 Center saw Sacramento defeat Memphis 132-122 , so the Kings will look to replicate that home court success against a Grizzlies squad that continues to gain confidence with each passing game.