The Memphis Grizzlies, who seem to have finally gotten their bearings this season, added another notch to their belt with a decisive win against the Sacramento Kings, 115-107. In what was described by CBS Sacramento, as his best performance to date, Zach Edey dominated the hardwood with a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds.
Without their star player Ja Morant, the Grizzlies still managed to keep the upper hand throughout the game, despite the Kings' attempt at a comeback in the third quarter. Edey, who was efficient from the field with a 16 of 20 shooting performance, was crucial in the last minutes, scoring six points that helped secure the team's fourth straight road win. The game showcased Edey's impressive reach, the big man nearly had his double-double secured by halftime, according to the report by CBS Sacramento.
But it wasn't just Edey, as role players also stepped up their game, as per The Commercial Appeal. With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jaylen Wells combining for 28 points and showing marked improvements after earlier struggles, the Grizzlies demonstrated a deepening roster potency. "The process is more important than the results," quoted coach Tuomas Iisalo, emphasizing the team's building momentum.
Another prime contributor was Jaren Jackson Jr., who, despite not having his most dominant season, put forth a clutch performance in the fourth quarter with six points and a plus-15 finish after being minus-7 through the first three quarters. "Memphis has needed Jackson's aggressiveness and creativity as an offensive scorer in the fourth quarter," and he’s sensing that, relayed The Commercial Appeal. Cam Spencer also made significant contributions with 16 points, bolstering the Grizzlies' outside shooting.
The Grizzlies' ongoing turnaround hints at resilience and a collective step-up in the absence of their leading man, Morant. With the return of reliable players from injuries, like Edey making his mark after offseason ankle surgery, Memphis now carries a 5-3 record since his return—this marks their first three-game win streak of the season, shoring up some confidence as they aim to claw their way back up the Western Conference hierarchy.
