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Tuomas Iisalo explains Grizzlies’ 6-0 start and team culture

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo credited the team’s unselfishness and preparation after Saturday’s 136-105 win over the Sacramento Kings, which kept Memphis unbeaten at 6-0.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:04 AM
Tuomas Iisalo explains Grizzlies’ 6-0 start and team culture
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Tuomas Iisalo credited preparation and unselfishness for the Memphis Grizzlies' 6-0 start.
  • Memphis defeated the Sacramento Kings 136-105 to become the NBA's only remaining undefeated team.
  • The Grizzlies scored 81 bench points and matched the franchise record for the best start to a season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo credited team unselfishness, preparation, and bench depth for their unbeaten 6-0 start following a 136-105 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Grizzlies scored 81 bench points despite being shorthanded. With the victory, Memphis matched its franchise record for the best start to a season and became the NBA's only remaining undefeated team.

Iisalo specifically praised Cam Spencer for recording 13 assists without a turnover, as well as Kris Murray's defensive and positional impact. The head coach noted that the players committed during the summer to rebound from a difficult prior campaign, though he warned the squad against complacency with 76 games left in the regular season.

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