The Kings used a balanced approach to take down the Grizzlies, with 6 players in double digits, but Malik Monk led the way with a season-high 31 points on 6-of-12, 50%, from beyond the arc. Monk scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to help close out the game for the Kings.

The Kings got big baskets from some of their biggest stars to win their third game in a row under interim coach Doug Christie.

Malik Monk hit three key fourth-quarter 3-pointers to stall a Memphis rally as part of a 31-point night, DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings earned a 138-133 victory over the visiting Grizzlies on Friday night.

Malik Monk scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Kings to a 138-133 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. DeMar DeRozan added 29 points for the Kings (16-19), who have won three in a row under interim coach Doug Christie.

Malik Monk scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 29 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-130 in the NBA on Saturday (January 4, 2025). De’Aaron Fox added 23 points for the Kings, who won their third game in a row.

Malik Monk made sure Devin Carter's NBA debut ended on a high note in the Sacramento Kings' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.