Russell Westbrook scored 25 points and Precious Achiuwa added 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Kings. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden each finished with 20 points, with Plowden scoring 10 in the fourth quarter.
Javon Smalls led Memphis with 21 points and nine assists. The Kings, who have the NBA's worst record, hadn't won since January 16th. Memphis, which had eight players on the injured list, fought back to take the lead in the third quarter before Sacramento responded with an 18-6 rally.