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Memphis defeated Sacramento 129–125 on February 4 at Golden 1 Center, with Tyus Jerome leading the Grizzlies' balanced attack with 28 points while Cole Spencer added 20 in a fourth-quarter surge that proved decisive. The Grizzlies shot 50 percent from the field and made 18 three-pointers, significantly outpacing Sacramento's 45 percent shooting and 11 made threes, while Memphis' 40-point fourth quarter—compared to Sacramento's 34—sealed the outcome. Domantas Sabonis paced the Kings with 24 points and DeRozan contributed 20, but Sacramento's 123.7 defensive rating allowed the Grizzlies to reach 123.7 on offense. Memphis also forced eight steals and held a four-assist edge in a game that finished below the Vegas total of 236.5. The win extends Memphis' momentum and strengthens their playoff positioning in the Western Conference standings.
