Ty Jerome scored 31 points without missing a free throw as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-112 on Sunday night at Golden 1 Center. Memphis improved to 3-0 to start the 2026-27 NBA season, while Sacramento fell to 0-3 despite Zach LaVine’s 37-point performance.
Jerome went 8-of-17 from the field and made all 14 of his free-throw attempts, adding six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes. He followed his 45-point performance in Memphis’ season opener and is averaging 36.5 points per game, the highest mark in the NBA. Jerome played just 15 games for the Grizzlies last season because of injuries.
Cameron Boozer recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Cedric Coward also posted a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Wells added 16 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three-point range. Isaiah Stewart contributed 13 points, five rebounds and two blocks.
Memphis took control in the second quarter, outscoring Sacramento 42-31 to build a 67-59 halftime lead. The Grizzlies made seven of their 14 three-point attempts in the period, with Cam Spencer hitting back-to-back triples during the run. Memphis finished 15-of-40 from beyond the arc and shot 44% overall.
LaVine led all scorers with 37 points and five assists, shooting 13-of-25 from the field and 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. added 22 points and seven assists, although he made just nine of his 23 field-goal attempts. Domantas Sabonis recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds for Sacramento.
The Kings mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, tying the game at 106-106 with 5:41 remaining after Sabonis completed a three-point play. Memphis responded immediately, with Stewart converting a three-point play before Coward scored and Jerome knocked down a three-pointer to push the Grizzlies’ advantage to eight points.
Memphis outrebounded Sacramento 54-44 and committed 12 turnovers, two fewer than the Kings. The Grizzlies also made 24 of 27 free throws, compared with Sacramento’s 14-of-22.
Zach Edey missed the game for Memphis due to left ankle injury management, while Keegan Murray was sidelined for Sacramento because of an illness.
The Grizzlies will visit the Utah Jazz on Monday, while the Kings will travel to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
