Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, the Grizzlies look much better today on their home court. Sitting on a score of 63-62, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still two more quarters to play.
The Grizzlies came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Sacramento Kings @ Memphis Grizzlies
Current Records: Sacramento 10-12, Memphis 14-8
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: Fand Duel SN – Memphis
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $2.82
What to Know
The Grizzlies and the Kings are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2021, but not for long. The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing at home against the Sacramento Kings at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at FedExForum. The Grizzlies will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
The Grizzlies are probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering the Mavericks just ended the team’s six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell to Dallas 121-116. Memphis was up 97-82 in the fourth but couldn’t hold on to the lead.
Meanwhile, the Kings were able to grind out a solid victory over the Rockets on Tuesday, taking the game 120-111.
The Kings got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Malik Monk out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 assists. Those 12 assists gave Monk a new career-high.
The Kings were working as a unit and finished the game with 33 assists. That’s a new trend for them: they were averaging 24.1 assists per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they’ve averaged 29.2.
Memphis’ loss dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Sacramento, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-12.
Going forward, the Grizzlies are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 3.5 points. Those brave souls putting their money on Sacramento against the spread have faith in an upset since their 9-13 ATS record can’t hold a candle to Memphis’ 15-7.
The Grizzlies came up short against the Kings when the teams last played back in March, falling 121-111. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Memphis is a 3.5-point favorite against Sacramento, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 4-point favorite.
The over/under is 241.5 points.
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Series History
Memphis and Sacramento both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- Mar 18, 2024 – Sacramento 121 vs. Memphis 111
- Jan 29, 2024 – Sacramento 103 vs. Memphis 94
- Dec 31, 2023 – Sacramento 123 vs. Memphis 92
- Jan 23, 2023 – Sacramento 133 vs. Memphis 100
- Jan 01, 2023 – Memphis 118 vs. Sacramento 108
- Nov 22, 2022 – Sacramento 113 vs. Memphis 109
- Oct 27, 2022 – Memphis 125 vs. Sacramento 110
- Dec 26, 2021 – Memphis 127 vs. Sacramento 102
- Dec 17, 2021 – Memphis 124 vs. Sacramento 105
- Nov 28, 2021 – Memphis 128 vs. Sacramento 101
