Insiders replete with stunning results in the Grizzlies game
After putting up bad night after bad night, The Sacramento Kings entered the FedExForum looking for stability. Instead, they delivered a night that stunned even seasoned journalists, as The Kings unraveled in one of the strangest statistical meltdowns of the season during a 96-137 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The collapse was shocking enough. But the box score made it historic. As an insider James Hamm noticedall 11 Kings players who took the court finished at -10 or worse in plus-minus. No one has found a way out of the spiral. The loss also marked Sacramento’s eighth straight loss, all ugly, all by double digits, sending Doug Christie’s Kings off to a painful 3-13 start.
The Kings opened the game with rhythm. Shots were fired early. The pace looked promising. But when the Grizzlies stepped up the pressure, the Kings lost control in all areas. Keon Ellis finished as an incredible “best” with -10. Russell Westbrook sank to -28, just days after his name entered the history books. The rest of the rotation landed in the same dark territory. No amount of tweaking slowed down Memphis. No line-up was stable. Every part felt the same: a steady wave of Grizzlies momentum pushing the score deeper into breakout territory.
The stunning collapse of the Kings that left Doug Christie searching for answers
Doug Christie carried the weight of the postgame moment. His tone was even. His message was direct. The Kings were outplayed in every important category, and their defensive breakdowns continued to give Memphis easy points. The rotations were lagging behind. Finish missed by inches. Even the energy on the bench, usually a lifeline, disappeared as the deficit grew.
For the Kings players, the consequences bring a harsh truth. Losing by 41 points always hurts, but this unprecedented box score adds another layer. It forces reflection. It causes pride. And with eight straight losses by double digits pushing them to 3-13, the question is getting louder: After such an ugly night, how will the Kings respond next?
2025-11-21 14:49:00
