Memphis, TN (My Sportsbook) - The
Sacramento Kings target their fifth consecutive victory tonight and hope to continue their recent mastery over the
Memphis Grizzlies in the process when they start a three-game road trip at the Pyramid.
Sacramento defeated Memphis earlier in the season and has dominated the Grizzlies in wining eight straight and 19 of the last 21 matchups. The Kings have also won three straight at the Pyramid and nine of their last 11 on the Grizz's court.
On Sunday, Peja Stojakovic scored 36 points and Brad Miller added 17, as Sacramento rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Phoenix, 107-102. Stojakovic was 11-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-8 from behind the arc, for the Kings, who won for the 12th time in their last 13 games overall.
The victory moved Sacramento to within a game of the Los Angeles Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division.
Sacramento, which will close its trip with stops in New Orleans and Atlanta, are 3-4 away from home this season.
Memphis, meanwhile will be trying to get back on the winning track tonight after dropping a 78-67 decision to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Pau Gasol netted 10 and collected eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, who lost for just the second time in their last nine games.
Bonzi Wells led Memphis with 12 points, while James Posey and Stromile Swift each had 10. Mike Miller contributed just four points on 2-for-10 shooting.
On the injury front guard Jason WIlliams missed his eight straight game on Monday with a back injury and will likely sit out tonight's contest as well.
The Grizzlies, who have won four straight at home, are 7-3 at home this season.