{"id":621117,"date":"2026-02-24T04:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/621117\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T04:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T04:40:23","slug":"kings-beat-grizzlies-to-snap-franchise-worst-16-game-skid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/621117\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings beat Grizzlies to snap franchise-worst 16-game skid"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Russell Westbrook<\/a>scored 25 points, and Precious Achiuwa<\/a> had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings<\/a> snap a 16-game losing streak — the longest in franchise history — with a 123-114 victory<\/a> over the Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> on Monday night.<\/p>\n

DeMar DeRozan<\/a> and Daeqwon Plowden<\/a> finished with 20 points each, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter. Sacramento has the NBA’s worst record and hadn’t won since beatingWashington<\/a>on Jan. 16.<\/p>\n

It was the Kings’ first road win since Dec. 6, 2025.<\/p>\n

Javon Small<\/a>led Memphis with 21 points and nine assists. Olivier-Maxence Prosper<\/a> had 17 points and GG Jackson<\/a> added 16 points.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies fought back to take the lead early in the third quarter, but the Kings answered with an 18-6 rally to build the game’s first double-digit lead midway through the period.<\/p>\n

Sacramento led 92-89 entering the fourth and took a comfortable advantage with a 15-4 run capped by a 3-pointer from Westbrook with 8:45 left.<\/p>\n

It was Westbrook’s fourth game with at least 25 points this season, and first since Sacramento’s last win Jan. 16.<\/p>\n

Injuries to key players have left both teams pivoting to the future. Memphis sits in 11th place in the Western Conference and has played most games with lineups cobbled together from available players. Eight Grizzlies were on the injured list for Monday’s matchup.<\/p>\n

The Kings led 63-61 at the half as both teams shot better than 54%. With the Grizzlies lacking an active player taller than the 6-foot-9 Jackson, Sacramento’s height advantage was apparent as Achiuwa had 14 points and 11 rebounds before the break.<\/p>\n

ESPN Research and The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

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