Karim Lopez scores first basket in Grizzlies win over Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Karim Lopez scored his first career basket in a game against the Sacramento Kings on October 31. With just over four minutes left in the fourth quarter, fans chanted for Lopez, who entered the game and made his shot with 30.5 seconds remaining. The Grizzlies secured a commanding 136-105 victory. Lopez, the first Mexican-born first-round pick in NBA history, expressed his excitement after the game, noting the significance of the moment despite having an open teammate. Teammate Carson Cooper also scored his first points in the contest.
- •Karim Lopez scores his first career basket late in the fourth quarter
- •Grizzlies defeat Kings 136-105
- •Lopez was greeted with chants from fans at FedExForum
- •Teammate Carson Cooper also scores his first career point
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies rookie Karim Lopez gets chants from fans, first career basket
"Memphis Grizzlies rookie Karim Lopez scored his first career basket in the team's 31-point win over the Sacramento Kings.
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