What we learned as Kings lose behind abysmal 3-point shooting

Tough night from deep dooms Sacramento in loss to Grizzlies

What happened?

The Sacramento Kings fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 112-100 on Wednesday night at FedExForum, dropping their record to 2-3 on the season. The Kings shot just 24.1% from 3-point range, making only 7 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, shot 42.9% from 3-point range, making 12 of 28 attempts.

The Kings were led by De'Aaron Fox, who had 22 points and 7 assists. Domantas Sabonis added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Kevin Huerter had 16 points. The Grizzlies were led by Ja Morant, who had 26 points and 8 assists. Desmond Bane added 20 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. had 18 points.

Why did the Kings lose?

The Kings lost because they couldn't make shots from 3-point range. They shot just 24.1% from deep, while the Grizzlies shot 42.9%. This was a major factor in the game, as the Kings were unable to keep up with the Grizzlies' scoring.

In addition to their poor shooting, the Kings also turned the ball over 14 times. This led to 16 points for the Grizzlies.

What's next for the Kings?

The Kings will next play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Golden 1 Center. The Pelicans are 3-2 on the season, so this will be a tough matchup for the Kings.

The Kings need to improve their shooting if they want to beat the Pelicans. They also need to take care of the ball and avoid turnovers.