The Memphis Grizzlies (3 - 2) defeated the Sacramento Kings (1 - 3) 103 - 89 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies bounced back nicely after a 50 - point loss Monday by handling the Kings rather easily. What really changed the game was the defense for Memphis in the second quarter, as they allowed just 11 points and scored 26 points of their own. The loss of big man DeMarcus Cousins clearly hampered the Kings down low, as they were outrebounded 50 - 35 while recording just one block. Grizzlies center Marc Gasol did n't return after halftime due to neck spasms, and his status is uncertain for the Grizzlies' next game on Thursday against Portland. Memphis showed Tuesday what makes them one of the top teams in the Western Conference, by rebounding from the blowout loss to the Warriors and responding with a resounding victory of their own on the road. Power forward Zach Randolph had his best game of the young season, as he tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in the absence of Gasol. The Grizzlies also got a nice performance from JaMychal Green off the bench, as he recorded 12 points and 12 boards in the victory. The Kings really shot themselves in the foot in this matchup by shooting under 40 percent from the field and missing an unforgivable 15 free throws. The team was led by Rudy Gay, who accumulated 19 points, five rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes. Second-year player Ben McLemore continues to struggle for the Kings, as his two - point outing here brought his season averages to 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assists in nearly 19 minutes per game. Those are dreadful numbers, and if he continues to play like this, coach George Karl may opt to go to a two - point guard lineup that would see Darren Collison inserted into the starting five. The Kings will be without Cousins yet again on Wednesday when they take on the Phoenix Suns on the road.
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