Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks and Ziaire Williams discuss why the Memphis Grizzlies aren't having as much success on the road this season.

"We talked about we're used to being really good the last couple of years (on the road)," Jenkins said. The Grizzlies went 1-3 on their last trip out West. The Grizzlies have three more games on the current trip against teams that are all at least five games over .500 at home. "I had a lack of energy tonight, and I have to play better coming down the stretch." Denver (11-10) is one game over .500, and the Kings are 11-9 on the road. Williams said he personally prefers playing on the road rather than at home, and his numbers reflect it. Entering Sunday's game, the Grizzlies were averaging 120 points at home and 115 on the road, but the bigger shift is defensively. "We got to find that renewed togetherness and road mentality when we go on the road. The Grizzlies went on to The Grizzlies had the third-best road record last season when they went 26-15 in the regular season. Road struggles are sweeping throughout the Western Conference this season, but this wasn't expected to happen in Memphis. [ 0-2 on the five-game road trip.

Shannon Sharpe issued an apology to the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers organizations for his role in a heated incident during the teams' game ...

Video of the incident appeared to show others quickly got involved, including Morant's father Tee Morant, and a crowd of people formed in the area. [LEBRON JAMES BACKS SHANNON SHARPE AFTER COURTSIDE INCIDENT WITH MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES: ‘THAT’S MY GUY’](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lebron-james-backs-shannon-sharpe-courtside-incident-memphis-grizzlies-thats-my-guy) Morant was walking off the court toward the locker room before he paused and turned toward Sharpe. According to Memphis Commercial Appeal, the altercation happened after the final possession of the first half. Instead, I turned the temperature up and I let it get out of hand." Sharpe, a co-host on the FOX Sports show "Undisputed," apologized for his behavior.

Shannon Sharpe issued a three-minute apology Monday to the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks for their verbal altercation Friday.

"One day you're going to be old enough and you're going to see what transpired in that arena," Sharpe said. "The way that you're able to elevate, lead the floor, contort your body and finish at the rim is unbelievable and extremely impressive." James said he supported Sharpe and had his back. He also wished him the best of luck this season before apologizing to Ja Morant. Sharpe and Tee Morant eventually hugged and smoothed things over before the fourth quarter of the Grizzlies' 122-121 loss. On his FS1 show "Undisputed" on Monday, Sharpe addressed the matter with an apology.

Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center: Time, TV, odds, injury report; De'Aaron Fox and Ja Morant point guard matchup.

Jan. OUT — Danny Green (knee). The Kings will conclude a four-game home stand when they face the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Adams is dealing with right knee soreness. The Kings will be playing their third game in four nights. They will be facing the Kings on the second night of a back-to-back. Morant was held to 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting in his team’s first game against Sacramento, but he had 34 points in the second game and 35 in the third. The Grizzlies beat the Kings 125-110 on Oct. The Kings handed the Grizzlies a 113-109 loss on their home court Nov. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists for Sacramento. Ja Morant is averaging 27.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 7.9 assists for Memphis. The Kings (26-19) are third in the West, 4 ½ games back of the Grizzlies.

Sharpe got into a verbal altercation with the Grizzlies guard during Friday's game at Crypto.com Arena.

He can talk with the best of them, for sure." Instead, I turned the temperature up, and I let it get out of hand." "I mean, I ride with Shannon for 365 days, 366 on a leap year, 24/7," James said following the game. "Me being the responsible person, me having the platform I have and having so many people look up to me, I was wrong. Then the dad came and he obviously didn't want no problems. He started to come at me, and I said, 'You don't want these problems.' And then Ja came out of nowhere talking.

The Grizzles hope to get off to a better start against the Kings in Sacramento.

But Memphis will likely be motivated to carry over its success from the second half against the Suns and find a way to win against a team that is directly behind them in the standings. A huge factor in this game will be the play of Jaren Jackson Jr., obviously due to his defense but also due to success he could find in the paint. If Memphis can keep the Kings from getting hot from distance, especially early in the game, it will provide a big boost to their chances to win. The Grizzlies will need to focus on finding the best shot possible and scoring in the lane to find some early rhythm against the Kings. Yes, a big source of success for Memphis in January has been there ability to defend the three. In January, the Kings have the best first quarter offensive rating in the NBA while the Grizzlies have the second best defensive rating. Simply put, the Grizzlies have routinely had slow starts to games, and while their second quarter dominance has allowed for them to reclaim several leads, that has not been the case the last two games. However, as their competition has got a bit better over the past few games, they have allowed Cleveland and Phoenix to find success early and often from distance. Plus, Sacramento is likely looking to avenge their 118-108 loss to the Grizzlies on New Year’s Day. The lead the league with 120 points scored per game, and have scored 125 or more in five of their last seven games. The Kings are playing very good basketball, despite losing their last game against the [Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com), while the second happened as a furious come back by the Grizzlies fell just a bit short.