The Memphis Grizzlies (52 - 24) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (42 - 34), 100 - 92, on Friday at the FedEX Forum. Memphis came into this game trailing idle Houston by a half game, needing a win to keep pace. The Grizzlies attacked the paint, knowing that Serge Ibaka was n't available to protect the rim. Memphis ended up scoring 60 points in the paint, with Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol doing most of the damage. Neither team was able to score from the perimeter, as the Thunder and Grizzlies were a combined 8 - for - 38 from beyond the arc. Russell Westbrook had trouble solving Memphis' defense, finishing with 18 points on 5 - of - 20 shooting from the field. With Oklahoma City's loss Friday, Portland secured the Northwest Division title. Oklahoma City has now dropped four of its last five, leaving the door open for New Orleans to move within a half game of it should the Pelicans win Friday. Enes Kanter had a good outing on the offensive end with 24 points to go with 17 rebounds, but his defensive struggles attributed to Memphis' success in the paint. The Thunder will look to bounce back Sunday when they host the Rockets. Memphis moved back into a tie with Houston for the second seed in the West with the victory Friday. Jeff Green not only led the team in scoring with 22 points, but his defense on Russell Westbrook limited the MVP candidate's impact. The Grizzlies have now won two straight after a three - game losing skid last week allowed the Rockets to climb the standings. Memphis will host Washington on Saturday before getting three full days of rest prior to its matchup with New Orleans on Wednesday.
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