The Memphis Grizzlies (51 - 24) beat the Sacramento Kings (26 - 47) 97 - 83 on Monday. The Grizzlies badly needed a slump buster, as they had lost three straight in a tough stretch of their schedule against the Cavaliers, Warriors and Spurs coming into Monday. That's just what they got in the form of the DeMarcus Cousin-less Sacramento Kings. Marc Gasol did n't have a field day scoring the ball as Reggie Evans, who stepped in for Cousins, is a bothersome defender. Instead Gasol was able to find passing lanes that led to baskets as he finished with six assists, leading his team in that category from the center position. Memphis is elated that March is over, as they piled up eight losses, making it their worst month of the season. Former Memphis star Rudy Gay did his best to pick up the slack for Cousins. Gay put up 24 points in 29 minutes but left the game in the third quarter after being elbowed by Gasol. He did n't return as he was suffering from concussion like symptoms. The Kings went into the final period down 11 and with their go - to scorer. They were unable to muster enough points to surpass the Grizzlies and garnered their second straight loss after a four - game win streak. The Houston Rockets will welcome the Kings to town on Wednesday, as Memphis will bring in the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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