The Sacramento Kings (26-47) fought the good fight tonight in Memphis, but eventually fell to the playoff bound Grizzlies (51-24) by a final of 97-83.
Rudy Gay dominated his former team, dropping in 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting before going down with concussion-like symptoms. Ray McCallum chipped in 12 and Derrick Williams added 10, becoming only the second and third Kings players to finish in double figures.
Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight’s game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.
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1. Turnover trouble
When it comes to the Kings and forfeited possessions, their generosity is admirable. In three games versus the Grizzlies this season, Sacramento has averaged 17.3 assists and 19 turnovers. Such carelessness won’t cut it with a Memphis team striving for easy points in transition.
2. Cashing in freebies
The Kings and Grizzlies are far from soft, and referees let them know. In the season series, both clubs have drawn over 28 free throw attempts per game. Sacramento has converted 75.6 percent of those tries, which leaves room for improvement.
3. Gay vs. Randolph
Five games in, the Rudy Gay power forward experiment has been largely a success. Tonight he will match up with Zach Randolph, presenting mismatches. Gay is longer and more athletic than Randolph and the Grizzly should struggle guarding the King outside. But Randolph could have his way backing down his ex-teammate in the paint.
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