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Kings vs. Grizzlies: Sacramento’s Defense Is the Real Halloween Horror Show

It’s Halloween, but Kings fans don’t need horror movies or a haunted house for a fright this year. Watching Sacramento’s defense is frightening enough. That’s right, the Sacramento Kings are back in action Saturday against the 5-0 Memphis Grizzlies. The…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:36 PM
Kings vs. Grizzlies: Sacramento’s Defense Is the Real Halloween Horror Show
Key Things to Know
  • The Kings Herald criticizes Sacramento's struggling defense as the winless Kings (0-5) prepare to face the undefeated Grizzlies (5-0).
  • Sacramento has surrendered at least 120 points in all five games this season, allowing an average of 126.8 points per game.
  • The Kings will be without Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell due to absences.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kings Herald highlights the Sacramento Kings' defensive struggles ahead of their Saturday matchup against the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Kings enter the game with an 0-5 record, having allowed at least 120 points in every contest this season, including a 132-120 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis enters at 5-0 after previously beating Sacramento 123-112.

Sacramento will remain shorthanded in the frontcourt without Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell, putting pressure on Domantas Sabonis and standout rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Meanwhile, Memphis is led by rookie forward Cameron Boozer, who is averaging a double-double through five games under head coach Doug Christie's opposing squad.

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