Injury-hit Grizzlies Fall to Kings Despite Early Lead

Jaren Jackson Jr. shines with 22 points, but short-handed Grizzlies can't contain Kings' Domantas Sabonis in 103-94 defeat.

Memphis Grizzlies, despite being down 11 players, initially led the Sacramento Kings by 15 points but eventually fell 103-94.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was the top scorer for the Grizzlies with 22 points, but the team struggled to contain Kings' Domantas Sabonis who finished with 20 points and 26 rebounds.
Matthew Hurt, signed on a 10-day contract to meet the NBA requirement of eight active players, made an impressive debut with 10 points on 3-for-6 shooting.
Grizzlies were severely short-handed with 11 players listed on their injury report, including key players like Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart.
Despite the loss, Grizzlies have remained competitive, winning three games in a row before this defeat.