The Kings, who had the NBA's worst record, hadn't won since January 16. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden each added 20 points for Sacramento, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter. Javon Smalls led Memphis with 21 points.
Memphis fought back to take the lead early in the third quarter, but the Kings answered with an 18-6 rally. Sacramento led 92-89 entering the fourth and took a comfortable advantage with a 15-4 run capped by a Westbrook 3-pointer.