The Memphis Grizzlies (8-12) travel to Sacramento to face the slumping Kings (5-15) in a battle of two Pacific Division teams desperate for traction in the Western Conference basement. With Ja Morant sidelined long-term and the Grizzlies leaning on Desmond Bane’s scoring punch, this matchup at Golden 1 Center could turn into a high-scoring shootout if Sacramento’s offense clicks behind De’Aaron Fox. Memphis aims to capitalize on the Kings’ defensive woes, while Sacramento seeks a home upset to halt their franchise-worst skid. Both squads prioritize pace, projecting fireworks in a game that might hinge on bench production and three-point variance. Tip-off is set for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT local time), broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Grizzlies), NBC Sports California (Kings), and NBA TV, with streaming on NBA League Pass and Hulu + Live TV.
Tipoff: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
Broadcast: TV – FDSN Southeast, NBCS-CA, NBA TV; Streaming – NBA League Pass, NBA App; Radio – 92.9 FM (Grizzlies), 1140 KHTK (Kings)
Injury Report
Memphis’ backcourt is decimated without Morant, forcing heavy minutes on Bane and inexperienced guards, while Sacramento deals with frontcourt attrition that exposes their paint vulnerabilities. The NBA’s official injury report (as of 8:30 p.m. ET on November 29) lists the following—watch for last-minute tags on Tillman and Lyles amid back-to-back considerations.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Grizzlies | Ja Morant | Out | Right Shoulder; Surgery Recovery (season-long) |
| Grizzlies | Brandon Clarke | Out | Left Achilles; Tear Recovery |
| Grizzlies | Jaylen Wells | Questionable | Right Ankle; Sprain |
| Grizzlies | Zyon Pullin | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Kings | Jake LaRavia | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Kings | Trey Lyles | Questionable | Right Calf; Strain |
| Kings | Colby Jones | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Kings | Isaac Jones | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Kings | Jonas Valančiūnas | Out | Left Knee; Soreness (load management) |
Grizzlies’ rookie GG Jackson II is probable after a minor hamstring tweak; Kings’ Malik Monk cleared for full minutes post-illness.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8-12 | 5-5 Home / 3-7 Away | 9-11 | 12-8 |
| Sacramento Kings | 5-15 | 3-7 Home / 2-8 Away | 6-14 | 11-9 |
Memphis clings to 12th in the West with a -1.2 net rating, while Sacramento anchors the bottom at 15th, plagued by the league’s worst defensive rating (118.6).
Recent Team Forms
The Grizzlies show flickers of fight (3-2 last five) but crumble on the road (1-4 ATS away), while the Kings are in freefall (1-4 last five, 0-5 SU at home recently) with turnover issues (16.8 per game). Combined, they push tempo (102.6 pace), favoring overs.
Memphis Grizzlies – Last 5 Games (3-2):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/27/2025 | @ San Antonio | L 126-110 | Bane: 32 pts; Wemby dominates paint |
| 11/24/2025 | vs. LA Clippers | W 118-112 | Williams: 28 pts, 10 ast; Home grit |
| 11/22/2025 | @ Houston | L 115-108 | Edey: 18 pts, 14 reb; Close miss |
| 11/20/2025 | vs. Portland | W 124-116 | Bane: 35 pts; Three-point barrage |
| 11/17/2025 | @ Denver | W 112-109 | Jackson: 22 pts off bench; Upset |
Sacramento Kings – Last 5 Games (1-4):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. Portland | L 122-118 | Fox: 30 pts, 8 ast; Late collapse |
| 11/25/2025 | @ Utah | W 114-108 | Monk: 25 pts off bench; Road W |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. Phoenix | L 128-120 | Sabonis: 20 pts, 12 reb; D lapses |
| 11/21/2025 | @ Golden State | L 130-115 | Fox: 28 pts; Turnovers (18) doom |
| 11/19/2025 | vs. LA Lakers | L 118-112 | Sabonis triple-double; No answer |
Series History
Sacramento holds a slight all-time edge (148-140 over 288 games), but Memphis has flipped the narrative, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings. The Grizzlies swept last season’s series 3-0, including a 128-119 road win on November 15, 2025, powered by Bane’s 38 points. Kings struggle at home vs. MEM (3-7 in last 10), often failing to cover as favorites.
Key Historical Trends:
Grizzlies 7-3 SU last 10 head-to-heads.
Over in 8 of last 10 meetings (avg. 232 points).
Memphis covers +5.5 in 6 of last 8 as road dogs vs. SAC.
Player Matchups
Without Morant, the onus falls on Bane vs. Fox in a guard duel that could swing the game, while Zach Edey’s rookie presence tests Domantas Sabonis’ All-Star polish. Sacramento’s home splits favor offense, but Memphis’ grit shines in chaos.
Desmond Bane (Grizzlies, 25.4 PPG, 4.8 APG) vs. De’Aaron Fox (Kings, 26.2 PPG, 5.6 APG): Bane’s off-ball movement (42% 3PT) exploits Fox’s gambling D, but Quicksilver’s speed (3.4 SPG) induces turnovers. Edge: Even.
Zach Edey (Grizzlies, rookie; 14.6 PPG, 10.2 RPG) vs. Domantas Sabonis (Kings, 19.8 PPG, 13.4 RPG, 8.2 APG): Edey’s size challenges Sabonis’ versatility, but Domas’ passing (triple-double threat) overwhelms. Edge: Kings.
GG Jackson II (Grizzlies, 16.8 PPG) vs. DeMar DeRozan (Kings, 22.4 PPG): Jackson’s athleticism tests DeRozan’s mid-range mastery; DeMar avg. 24 vs. MEM. Edge: Kings.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (Grizzlies, 12.2 PPG off bench) vs. Malik Monk (Kings, 15.6 PPG off bench): Pippen’s defense disrupts Monk’s scoring bursts, key for second-unit battles.
X-Factor: Kings’ bench scoring (48.2 PPG, No. 4 league) vs. Grizzlies’ youth (high variance).
Key Trends:
Grizzlies: 3-2 SU last 5; 6-4 ATS road; Over in 8/12 games.
Kings: 1-9 SU last 10; 2-8 ATS home; Over in 9/11 vs. Southwest.
Head-to-Head: Over in 8/10; Memphis 7-3 ATS last 10.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies – 3.5
Sacramento Kings 232.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
