(My Sportsbook) - The Sacramento Kings begin a quick two-game road swing Tuesday when they head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. The Kings have dropped their last two encounters and are just 1-4 away from Arco Arena this season. San Antonio's Tim Duncan finished with 20 points, which included the game's final two baskets, as the Spurs held on for a 90-88 win over Sacramento at Arco Arena on Sunday. John Salmons led the way with 31 points for the Kings, who have been without Kevin Martin. Martin has missed the past four games with an ankle injury. Beno Udrih had 16 points for Sacramento, while Brad Miller added 10 points and eight rebounds, but missed the potential game-tying shot late in the game. Martin remains doubtful for tonight's contest as is power forward Mikki Moore, who is also battling an ankle injury. The Grizzlies dropped their fourth straight game Friday and fell to 0-2 on a three-game homestand after Milwaukee's Richard Jefferson had 26 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Bucks to a 101-96 overtime victory over Memphis at FedEx Forum. Rookie O.J. Mayo paced the Grizzlies with 25 points, while Marc Gasol contributed 18 points and seven rebounds for the Grizz. Rudy Gay had 24 points -- including 18 in the fourth quarter and overtime -- in defeat. Earlier this season, Martin poured in 33 points to give the Kings their first win of the year, a 100-95 win over the Grizzlies in Sacramento on November 5. Memphis has defeated Sacramento in seven of their last nine meetings as the host.
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