The Kings snapped the longest losing streak in franchise history behind Westbrook's 25 points and Achiuwa's double-double. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden each added 20 points, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter as Sacramento improved from the NBA's worst record.
Memphis, missing eight players to injury, was led by Javon Smalls with 21 points. The Grizzlies fought back to take a lead early in the third quarter, but the Kings responded with an 18-6 rally to build their first double-digit advantage. Sacramento led 92-89 at halftime and took control with a 15-4 run in the fourth quarter.