The Memphis Grizzlies (28 - 20) defeated the Sacramento Kings (20 - 27) 121 - 117 at FedEx Forum on Saturday. DeMarcus Cousins left the game late in the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg under the basket, but was a key part in sparking a failed comeback effort throughout the final period. The Kings fell behind early in the game and allowed the Grizzlies to pile on a 20 - point lead. Cousins did most of his damage from the free throw line, and finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds before exiting the game. Rudy Gay found a rhythm late in the game, knocking down jumper after jumper to dent the double digit lead and pull the game within two points with 5:0 remaining in the fourth quarter. Gay finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 12 shooting. Rajon Rondo fouled out of the game, which dealt a heavy blow to the Kings chances with their two superstars sidelined, but rounded out the box score with 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds. The Kings will host the MIlwaukee Bucks (20 - 29) on Monday. Memphis got off to a hot start behind Tony Allen and Jeff Green, who outpaced the Kings up and down the court throughout the first quarter. The Grizzlies started to break down defensively during the fourth quarter, and DeMarcus Cousins was simply bullying his way to the free throw line, but Courtney Lee was clutch from the charity stripe when Sacramento needed to foul. Jeff Green led all scorers with 29 points, two rebounds and two assists, while Tony Allen earned most of his 12 points early and added five rebounds. Marc Gasol led the front court and finished with six points and five rebounds on 7 - of - 14 shooting on 34 minutes. The Grizzlies will visit the New Orleans Pelicans (18 - 28) on Monday.
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