The Kings, who had the NBA's worst record, hadn't won since beating Washington on Jan. 16. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden added 20 points each, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter to help secure the victory. Memphis was hampered by injuries, with eight players on the injured list, and Javon Smalls led the Grizzlies with 21 points.
The Kings led 63-61 at halftime and built a double-digit lead midway through the third quarter with an 18-6 rally. They took control with a 15-4 run in the fourth quarter, capped by a Westbrook 3-pointer with 8:45 remaining. Sacramento's height advantage was apparent as Achiuwa dominated the paint with 14 points and 11 rebounds before halftime.