Grizzlies vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Memphis Grizzlies (19-11) play against the Sacramento Kings (18-18) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies 124, Sacramento Kings 105 (Final)

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James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta following his first NBA game: pic.twitter.com/dVnjQm8mrl1:20 AM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton on how fun it is to make an impact off the bench with Kyle Anderson: Him and Kyle joke a lot about being straight to it — they want to apply pressure and want to let teams know to not bring lazy stuff around them. They constantly want to create turnovers – 1:16 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton likes being around the ball defensively, because he can disrupt stuff and generate deflections and deny passes — do more of the little things defensively – 1:15 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton says their defensive aggression and activity are paying off, when it comes to getting steals. They also know they’re dangerous in transition, and they want to get out and run as much as possible – 1:15 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton says he doesn’t think he’s played with a team as unselfish as this one, points to some of the teams he played on in HS with how they moved the ball – 1:13 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton on the team’s vibes: “It’s a funny day every day with these guys” — they enjoy being with each other on and off the court, and they want to play hard for each other – 1:12 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton on the team’s excitement to get Ja Morant back in the mix with how they’re playing right now: They know what 12 can do, and his aggressiveness will feed into it even more. Says he watches a lot of tape, and he’ll find points to pick his aggression – 1:12 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton is the final player for tonight, on his hops and his 3 dunks tonight: He’s going to let X hear it — after he said the other night that he was shook – 1:11 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Jaren Jackson Jr. starts saying “Morant! Morant! Morant!” after his postgame and the Grizzlies PR staff quickly shut off the mic. (Not sure if that was intentional). – 1:01 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. closed his Zoom with “Morant. Morant.” – 1:00 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jaren Jackson says Steven Adams is doing a great job of reading defenses and finding cutters and operating in the dribble handoff. Says it’s been really nice to play alongside, and he really complements everyone on the floor – 12:59 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jaren Jackson on expecting the team to click and put on big runs: “Peaks and valleys” — wise words from Desmond Bane. They don’t expect anything, but they’ll keep fighting regardless of how the game is going. Being ahead is not a guarantee in each game – 12:57 AM
Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @Memphis Grizzlies have posted 10+ steals in a franchise-record 10 consecutive games.
Since the start of the 2004-05 season, only the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors (11 straight) have recorded a longer streak. pic.twitter.com/cHU2mu2OED12:50 AM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins on De’Anthony Melton’s cycle of turning defense into offense: He’s in a lot of different spots defensively, and he loves watching his defensive activity. That and his transition offense just create energy for this team – 12:43 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins here for postgame. He’s proud of all the guys, but especially proud of how Brooks, Bane, and Jaren are making their mark on offense. Also gave credit to the Kings for coming out swinging – 12:38 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The Grizzlies are legit. They have an attitude, toughness, and culture that should intimidate other playoff teams.
Shorthanded Kings had good moments, but when the Grizzlies decided enough was enough, the game was over. – 12:33 AM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Basketball indeed was played, and the Memphis Grizzlies won yet another blowout game. What an absolute heater of a month for #GrzNxtGen. Quick Recap: https://t.co/wj0a3AJmKr pic.twitter.com/ClUo89M2Xx12:32 AM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies take care of business yet again. They are now 10-1 in their last 11, and will play their next two games at home against Portland and Oklahoma City.
Destruction tour right now. – 12:31 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Grizzlies cruise from the second quarter on, crown the shorthanded Kings 124-105 in Sacramento. Desmond Bane 24, Dillon Brooks 23 in the victory. Kings led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 21 points and 10 assists. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Grizzlies have won 10 of their last 11, all without Ja Morant.
They have a defensive rating of 97.4 in that span, which would be the 6th best defense since the three-point era (1980). pic.twitter.com/jK8GJ71p2z12:30 AM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
the energy is different round here. – 12:29 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
great team win gang 🐻 – 12:29 AM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
It’s remarkable what is happening in Memphis. Winners of 10 of their last 11 games, all without Ja Morant. Kings TV spent a huge amount of their broadcast talking about “Grizzlies Culture”. Yes, Grizzlies Culture is a real thing now. As I said, remarkable. – 12:28 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Not this time. Short-handed and overmatched, the Doug Christie led Kings gave the Grizzlies a game for about 20 minutes Friday night at Golden 1 Center. And then it was all Memphis. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 124-105 loss. – 12:27 AM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
walk in your trap. take ova your trap. pic.twitter.com/A3yNPTuMni12:27 AM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Grizz W, 124-105.
@ Sacramento pic.twitter.com/hGewAvOwI112:25 AM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Shorthanded Kings fall to the Grizzlies, 124-105
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton (21 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST) records his 4th double-double of the season
👑 @Chimezie Metu logs 18 PTS, 11 REB, both career highs
👑 @Harrison Barnes hits three 3-pointers en route to 20 PTS pic.twitter.com/yGpscaKPLw12:25 AM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB.
GRIZZ DUB. pic.twitter.com/iWlonaYZoG12:24 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
The 5% run moves to 14-1 with another blowout rocking chair 💺 winner down the stretch as the Grizzlies handle the Kings. Thank you #GrindCity
Bowl packages are up at @WagerTalk at wt.buzz/tm and we’ll have #NFL #NBA and college basketball 🏀 up as well – 12:20 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chimezie Metu notches a career high 18 points and 11 boards tonight for Sacramento – earning his third double double of the season, but the shorthanded Kings are on the wrong end of a blowout. Memphis leads 122-101 2:00 to go. – 12:19 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
What a game for the Memphis backcourt. 80 combined points by Brooks, Bane, Melton and Jones. … and only 5 turnovers. – 12:19 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta will finish out the final 2:13. – 12:19 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Chimezie Metu has career highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds, his third double-double of the season. – 12:19 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
yoo wassup witchu 😂💪🏽 @De’Anthony Melton12:18 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Career-high 18 points for Chimezie Metu. 11 rebounds ties his career high. – 12:16 AM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
LET’S GO ON A TRIPPPPPPP 🦄
21 in the game for @Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/uFsaK7XXhC12:14 AM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
During the commercial break, Kings just putting the camera on fans wearing denim. The arena host guy then just says, “Denim.” I’m unclear why. pic.twitter.com/VnXppFgKc512:07 AM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks is such an energizer for this team. He got the rest of the guys going and then this thing got out of hand.
So vital to the Grizz. – 12:06 AM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
WE JUST SCREAMED BANG SO LOUD.
22 in the game for @Desmond Bane. 4/5 from deep. pic.twitter.com/5rjDpAoYQX12:02 AM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Grizzlies continue to look like a juggernaut these days. Another beatdown on the way, this one on the woebegone Kings. Regardless, the ruthlessness of this young Grizzlies team is so impressive. They don’t mess around any more. – 11:59 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
We went from thinking this was a trap game to this being a blowout within an hour. The December 2021 Grizzlies are rad – 11:57 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 68-27 Grizzlies run going back to the 2nd quarter. Kings with no answer. Memphis extends their lead to 103-77 with 10:18 left in the 4th. Desmond Bane with 22 for the Grizz. – 11:57 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks so locked in on the Grizzlies defense he can’t even finish the celebration 😂 pic.twitter.com/kArtnx8ULX11:53 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Kings led 50-35 in this game. Memphis has outscored them 56-25 since then.
Good to see Queta and Ramsey get some run in this game though. Valuable experience for two young guys. – 11:52 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Grizzlies take a 91-75 lead over the Grizzlies into the 4th in Sacramento. Dillon Brooks has been fun to watch, leading the way with 19 for Memphis, one of 5 Grizzlies in double figures. Kings get 18 from Harrison Barnes, 17 from Tyrese Haliburton – 11:52 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The Grizzlies defense is really good and they are overwhelming the young Kings. – 11:51 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
From down 15, to now up 14, Kings have little answer for the Grizzlies right now – 11:50 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
De’Anthony Melton has been absolutely spectacular on both sides of the ball – 11:49 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
A week ago I was listening to the great @bethmowins call my beloved Montana Grizzlies playoff game against JMU (you don’t have to tell me they lost . I know) and tonight she is on Lakers/Wolves. Pretty damn cool. – 11:46 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Neemias Queta back into the game for the Kings. pic.twitter.com/AC4tXBZcwx11:40 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta to the table again. More Neemy. – 11:38 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
it’s sum about that third quarter. – 11:34 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Tyus Jones coming out of this half with some force – 11:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Grizzlies have picked up the defensive intensity and its flustered the Kings. – 11:30 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
second half coming. stay locked in. pic.twitter.com/FIY1qu9MpX11:12 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings trail the Grizzlies 58-56 at the half. Dillon Brooks with 13 points for Memphis. Harrison Barnes leads the way with 15 for Sacramento. – 11:11 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
HALFTIME
Kings 56
Grizzlies 58
Brooks: 13 points
Melton: 10 points, 3 steals
Trip: 8 points, 3 rebounds
Bane: 7 points
Adams: 5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists – 11:11 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings get too ahead of themselves with the basketball and turnovers erase their big lead.
Still a fun half. Grizzlies lead 58-56. – 11:10 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Back-to-back blocks from Queta to end the half. Kings trail 58-56. – 11:09 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Grizzlies 58, Kings 56. – 11:09 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta makes his NBA debut. pic.twitter.com/c9YHZOihBz11:08 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Neemias Queta making his NBA debut for Sacramento – 11:07 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Neemias Queta making his NBA debut right now. – 11:07 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings rookie Neemias Queta is heading to the scorer’s table to check in for his NBA debut. He is about to become the first Portuguese player ever to appear in an NBA game.
Go crazy, Portugal! 🇵🇹 – 11:07 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta is stepping to the table to make his NBA debut. Are you awake Portugal? – 11:07 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
be the storm ⛈🐻 – 11:06 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
BOOOOOOOOM 🦹🏼‍♂11:05 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The Kings 15 point lead is gone with less than 2 mins to go in the first half. Grizzlies storming back – 11:05 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Suddenly a 15 point Kings lead is down to 2 after turnovers kill Sacramento’s momentum. – 11:02 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones stops the 13-0 run with a lay up. 6th assist for Haliburton who is on triple-double watch – 10 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds. – 11:01 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
11-2 RUN. YESSSSSIR. – 11:01 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Hello, Grizzlies, nice to see you. – 11:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
10-0 run for Memphis. – 11:00 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
melt is always doing something. – 10:59 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Third foul on Tristan Thompson. – 10:55 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Haliburton from North Highlands. 50-35 Kings. – 10:53 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
This doesn’t look like the same Grizzlies team that has played the last 10. – 10:52 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Moe Harkless is living rent free in Jaren Jackson Jr.’s head. – 10:52 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings are balling. – 10:50 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings with their biggest lead of the night, up 12 here in the 2nd with 7:37 to go before the half. Buddy Hield buries Sacramento’s 7th 3-pointer of the half. – 10:50 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
It’s Buddy Hield’s birthday and he’s trying to get this party started. Back-to-back 3-pointers put the Kings up 45-33 with 7:37 to play in the first half. pic.twitter.com/DlaIweoU6c10:49 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Back-to-back triples from Buddy. Kings up 45-32. Grizzlies seem stunned. – 10:49 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Moe Harkless just abused Jaren Jackson Jr. Wow. – 10:45 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes with a steal and an And-1. He’s up to 13 points here in the early 2Q. – 10:44 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
-2 after the first quarter. let’s get right.
@De’Anthony Melton leads with 6 points.
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/Ri9aBUSbZk10:42 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Very entertaining first quarter given the circumstances. Love how hard the Kings are playing. – 10:38 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead Grizzlies 31-29 after 1Q. Harrison Barnes leads with 8 points. Lots of shots from Chimezie Metu. Solid defense overall from Kings. – 10:38 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
alright now, lets hoop man . playing wit our food – 10:38 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
end of 1st
Grizzlies 29
Kings 31
Melton: 6 points, 2 steals
Brooks: 5 points
Adams: 4 rebounds – 10:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
First quarter ends with the Kings (a few of them, anyway) leading the Grizzlies 31-29. – 10:37 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Justin Robinson making his Kings debut with 1:11 left of the opening quarter – 10:34 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Justin Robinson is checking into the game for the Kings. – 10:33 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
that step jab is nasty 🦹‍♂ pic.twitter.com/1Tj6OpW0dt10:33 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Aggressive Tyrese Haliburton jawing at Dillon Brooks after a bucket. 👏 – 10:30 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Dillon Brooks took some exception to something Tyrese Haliburton did or most likely said after his bucket. No tech was called but Brooks responded and was seeking out the official to T him up after the timeout. – 10:30 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
3:20 left in the first quarter and the Kings are the aggressors. They lead 27-22. – 10:29 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies absolutely sleepwalking through the first quarter. – 10:26 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Second foul on Tristan Thompson. Damian Jones into the game. – 10:24 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Still waiting on the De’Anthony Melton @nba_paint graphic… it’s all I want for Christmas – 10:24 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings defense has been extremely impressive. It’s early. – 10:22 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings start off 6/10, 3/5 from distance, as Harrison Barnes drills his second triple. Kings lead Grizzlies 16-11 8:06 1st quarter. Memphis 3/9 to start the game. – 10:19 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
This shorthanded Kings squad is playing smooth. – 10:19 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Harrison Barnes. Timeout Grizzlies. Kings leading 16-11. – 10:18 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Barnes with a pair of triples. Kings up 16-11. – 10:18 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Might as well just attack the rim until they can’t foul any more if you’re Memphis. – 10:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Back-to-back blocks by Haliburton and Metu. Tristan Thompson beats the Grizz down the court. Metu drains a triple. Kings lead 8-4. – 10:13 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Grizzlies 4, Buddy Hield 3. – 10:12 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Another tech for Dillon Brooks, who now has 8 techs on the season – 10:12 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Super early technical foul on Dillon Brooks. There’s 11:16 on the clock of the opening quarter – 10:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Tristan Thompson called for throwing down Steven Adams…during a Memphis 3-pointers. 4-0 Memphis. – 10:11 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings assistant coach Mike Longabardi appears to be another member of the staff away during the recent COVID-19 outbreak within the team – 10:05 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta warming up. There is an excellent chance that he makes his NBA debut tonight and becomes the first player from Portugal 🇵🇹 to play in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/EVQsPIqwUM10:00 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
First look at new Kings guard Justin Robinson … pic.twitter.com/1txvOnvPQe9:59 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Over/under 19.5 shots for Buddy Hield tonight? – 9:57 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings starters tonight:
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Buddy Hield
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Tristan Thompson – 9:49 PM
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
starters vs. @Sacramento Kings
🔒 @Tyus Jones
🦹‍♂ @Dillon Brooks
🪣 @Desmond Bane
🦄 @jarenjacksonjr
🥝 @RealStevenAdams
@Verizon | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/E4O0UidRU89:46 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Grizzlies:
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Buddy Hield
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Tristan Thompson – 9:30 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 12/17:
G – Tyrese Haliburton
G – Buddy Hield
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Chimezie Metu
C – Tristan Thompson – 9:30 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Crazy to think @momoragan thinks her pants are better than mine.
I’ll be making a cameo on @NBCSKings for Kings Pre/Postgame LIVE tonight for Kings-Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/QrFgKmvMwn9:30 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings assistant coach Doug Christie on the health of his team during a recent COVID-19 outbreak, missing 7 players for tonight’s game vs. Grizzlies & what the past two days have been like.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/3IFXz3PHrH pic.twitter.com/V4DPU7V0QE9:28 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Cleaning up a previous tweet:
Kings fill-in coach Doug Christie will also wear his Tupac Shakur socks for the second straight game tonight, after winning in his coaching debut on Wednesday – 9:25 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Justin Robinson will wear jersey No. 9 with the Kings – 9:08 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Hearing Justin Robinson will be available for the Kings tonight, fresh off signing his 10 day contract with Sacramento. – 9:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Sacramento Kings announced they have signed Justin Robinson to a 10 Day contract via the hardship. – 8:51 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings officially sign Justin Robinson: pic.twitter.com/OA1pg7V9NN8:51 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings have signed Justin Robinson to a 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/RgYJO9WIeL8:51 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
The Kings make it official. They have signed Justin Robinson to a 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/zsQ0QtJbYt8:51 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings have officially signed Justin Robinson to a 10 day contract, formerly of Virginia Tech who spent time with the Wizards and Bucks before that. – 8:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns upcoming 11-game stretch in 21 days:
Sun: #Hornets
Tue: at #Lakers
Thu: #Thunder
#XMas: #Warriors
Dec. 27: #Grizzlies
Dec. 29: #Thunder
#NYE: at #Celtics
Jan. 2: at #Hornets
Jan. 4: at #Pelicans
Jan. 6: #Clippers
Jan. 8: #Heat
W-L Prediction? https://t.co/wkbyA4BMuz pic.twitter.com/mAiCvWEvOE8:50 PM

Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Jenkins said Dillon Brooks is a perfect example of identifying how improvement points – in light of his playmaking. DB understands it’s something he has to do, they’ve talked about this responsibilities (scoring/defense) since he got here. Playmaking is “icing on the cake” for DB – 8:44 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Coach Jenkins said him and the staff have had daily contact with Ja Morant. Ja is doing great and in great spirits.
“Hopefully we are back with him this weekend…”
-Jenkins – 8:42 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
The Kings are getting crushed by Covid right now, but Fitz makes a good point for the Kings-Warriors game Monday: The Warriors have some things planned for Steph to honor the three-point record once the team is back home. – 8:42 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant is feeling great from an injury and illness standpoint and that they hope is for him to rejoin the team this weekend. – 8:42 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins wishes he could go in-depth on how each person has led, and he’s proud of the collective leadership on display recently — Tyus as PG, Dillon’s tenacity, Jaren’s vocal leadership, Adams/Kyle’s vet presence, Bane’s work ethic, everyone having a touch of leadership – 8:39 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings are somehow guaranteed to win this game right? – 8:38 PM
Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
Things are just weird tonight. Doug Christie says both Haliburton and Metu are playing and starting in his pregame presser. Then we come to Memphis’ presser and there isn’t a soul in the room from the Grizzlies 5 minutes after it was supposed to begin. pic.twitter.com/sSokkCuCXW8:34 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Starters tonight for Sacramento: Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes, Chimezie Metu and Tristan Thompson – 8:27 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
“Adversity is a good thing because we learn a lot about ourselves,” – Kings replacement coach Doug Christie on being without 7 players tonight, 6 due to COVID-19 protocols and facing the Grizzlies. – 8:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Acting Kings coach Doug Christie says Alvin Gentry is in good spirits. Gentry FaceTimed with the team again today. Christie said he couldn’t comment when asked if other members of the coaching staff will be out tonight vs. the Grizzlies. – 8:26 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
“It’s going to be difficult… Let’s face it… No one is making excuses for us. We are going to play hard… Expectation is that the Sacramento Kings gets after it when they are on the floor…”
-Sacramento Kings Acting Head Coach Doug Christie on tonight’s game – 8:25 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Doug Christie called the whirlwind of the last few days for the Kings “the craziest gumbo that you ever want to taste.”
That’s one way to put it. – 8:24 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Haliburton, Hield, Barnes, Metu and Thompson will start tonight for Kings. – 8:20 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Kings have 8 players available tonight.
Acting coach Doug Chrsitie says: “We got a few players. But, let’s face it, it’s going to be difficult.” – 8:19 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Jahmi’us Ramsey, Robert Woodard and Neemias Queta are all here and ready to play.
“You’re probably going to see everybody that’s over there.” -Christie – 8:19 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Doug Christie says Tyrese Haliburton will play and Chimezie Metu will play – both will start with Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson. – 8:18 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Neemias Queta will be active for the Sacramento Kings tonight. – 8:18 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Acting Kings coach Doug Christie says he will start Haliburton, Hield, Barnes, Metu and Thompson. – 8:18 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Acting Kings coach Doug Christie says Tyrese Haliburton will play tonight. – 8:18 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Chimezie Metu is on the floor getting shots up right now. He was listed as questionable with left knee soreness. – 8:05 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Want to join the Kings on court for the National Anthem?
The first 10 @golden1cu members to stop by the Louder Together Booth at Sec. 120 before tonight’s game will get an exclusive “Anthem Flag” experience! pic.twitter.com/8MdmSLfWZr8:00 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
🗣BOW, BOW, BOW! The Bahamian King turns 29 today 🇧🇸👑
Here are the best @Buddy Hield 3-pointers at home this season to celebrate his birthday! pic.twitter.com/oVKIxl6nSp7:49 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Chimezie Metu are still questionable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. – 7:34 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Davion Mitchell (COVID health and safety protocols) has been officially ruled out tonight. – 6:36 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
I’m told at this point acting Kings coach Doug Christie is still available for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. – 6:29 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Source confirms Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell has been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. – 6:06 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Doug Christie when the Kings ask him to suit up as player-coach tonight vs. the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/GxJirOSqKw5:57 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Davion Mitchell (health and safety protocols) is still listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. Woj reported Mitchell has been ruled out, but I haven’t been able to confirm that at this point. – 5:36 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
If I’m the Memphis Grizzlies, I’m calling the NBA demanding that they cancel the game tonight in Sacramento. Kings certainly don’t want to play it, but the Grizzlies are risking exposure to their roster. Six players out for Kings in health and safety, but also a lot of staff. – 5:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It was reported earlier that the Sacramento Kings were close to adding Justin Robinson to a 10 Day contract via hardship. Have to imagine that happens fairly shortly here. – 4:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Kings have to be getting close to not having enough available players to play tonight. – 4:53 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sacramento guard Davion Mitchell has entered Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He’s out for tonight’s game vs. Memphis. – 4:52 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
All hands on deck tonight for the Kings. No expectations for tonight’s game other than whoever plays, plays hard. – 4:42 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
No changes in the latest Kings injury report. – 4:34 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
9 NBA teams, by my count, have at least three players in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Lakers (6 players)
Knicks (5)
Bucks (4)
Magic (4)
Celtics (4)
Kings (5)
Bulls (8)
Nets (7)
Nuggets (3)
(Current as of 4:05pm) – 4:06 PM

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