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Grizzlies Rout Kings, Set Franchise Assist Record Thursday

PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2025, 1:10 PM ET

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Memphis, Tennessee — The Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 137-96 Thursday night, setting a franchise record with 42 assists and snapping a five-game skid. Santi Aldama scored 29, Jock Landale added 21, and Vince Williams Jr. recorded a career-high 15 assists. Zach Edey contributed 16 and revealed he had played much of his rookie season with an ankle issue. Sacramento suffered its eighth consecutive loss and announced Domantas Sabonis has a partial left meniscus tear to be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. In Milwaukee, Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 in overtime. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Zach Edey had played much of his rookie season dealing with an ankle issue.
Prior to Nov. 20, Domantas Sabonis suffered a left knee injury in a loss at San Antonio.
Nov. 20, 2025 — Memphis defeated Sacramento 137-96, setting a franchise record with 42 assists.
Following the Nov. 20 game, Sacramento announced Sabonis has a partial left meniscus tear and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.
Nov. 20, 2025 — Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points in the 76ers' 123-114 overtime win over the Bucks.

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Who Benefited

The Memphis Grizzlies—including role players Vince Williams Jr., Santi Aldama, Jock Landale and coach Tuomas Iisalo—benefited from improved ball movement, a franchise-record 42 assists, a morale-boosting victory and clearer rotation options in the short term.

Who Impacted

The Sacramento Kings and center Domantas Sabonis suffered immediate setbacks: an eighth straight loss by double digits and an announced partial left meniscus tear that will affect lineup stability, rotations and short-term competitiveness.

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