Memphis Grizzlies Remain Unbeaten at 6-0 as Cameron Boozer Scores Career-High 27 in 136-105 Win Over Sacramento Kings
What happened
The Memphis Grizzlies routed the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on October 31, 2026, behind rookie Cameron Boozer's career-high 27 points to remain the NBA's only unbeaten team.
The Context
* Rookie impact scales instantly: Selected third overall in the 2026 draft, Duke product Cameron Boozer converted 8-of-14 shots and added nine rebounds, building on an early run that already includes a triple-double. * Bench reserves delivered the margin: Despite playing without injured starters Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr., Memphis generated 81 bench points and shot 50% (19-of-38) from three-point range. * The divide widened sharply: Sacramento fell to 0-6 on the season despite a 38-point effort from Darius Acuff Jr., as Memphis outscored the Kings 42-25 in the third quarter alone.
The Number
— This pristine start matches the franchise-best opening run from the 2014-15 season, proving to operators that systematic depth can sustain elite output even when missing core personnel.
Takeaway
Expect Memphis to command national attention and elevated market value as Boozer continues to validate his draft pedigree across early-season rotations.
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