The Grizzlies looked like a team rediscovering itself Sunday night in Sacramento. Their 115–107 win marked their third straight victory and their fifth in the last six, a stretch that has gradually pushed them to 9–12 and, more importantly, brought back a sense of who they want to be.
Zach Edey set the tone from the moment the game tipped. The second-year center delivered the most convincing performance of his young career, finishing with 32 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 blocks while overwhelming the Kings in the paint.
Afterward, he described the team’s fourth-quarter poise as something rooted in simplicity. “No second-chance points, no easy shots… we’re just rebounding and finishing possessions,” he said, offering a window into how Memphis is learning to close games again.
He also talked about the rhythm he’s found on the glass and the comfort he feels playing alongside Vince Williams Jr. “Just seeing the ball off the rim real well,” Edey said. “And Vince… he competes, he facilitates, he looks for everybody. He’s real fun to play with.”
Edey had balanced support throughout the lineup. Cam Spencer added 16 points and three assists, while Jaylen Wells finished with 15 points and three rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 13 points, six rebounds and five assists in a steady all-around effort. Off the bench, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 13 points, three rebounds and three assists to help stabilize the second unit.
Head coach Tuomas Iisalo pointed to something deeper than matchups. He talked about trust — about the daily work that doesn’t get seen but suddenly shows up in performances like this. He praised the group for recognizing Edey’s advantage and playing through it, and he noted the belief that has taken shape through weeks of quiet, steady work.
Memphis controlled most of the second half by doing the small things well. They spaced. They rotated. They stayed composed. Even when Sacramento tried to punch back, the Grizzlies didn’t waver. A team that opened the season searching for footing now looks more grounded each night.
Edey summed up the moment with something simple, but it carried the weight of a team finally turning a corner. “We just keep stacking wins,” he said. “That’s exactly where we want to be.”
For the first time this season, the Grizzlies look settled, steady, and sure of the direction they’re moving.