Gametime: Grizzlies vs. Kings - 2/13/13

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Final: Grizzlies 108, Kings 101 February 12, 2013

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Key Stat of the Night

  • Memphis shot over 50 percent in all four quarters en route to shooting .547 (41-of-75 FG) for the game… The Grizzlies fell just shy of their season-high in field goal percentage (.548 on Jan. 28 at Philadelphia).

Key Run of the Night

  • With a one-point lead (68-67) with 5:48 remaining in the third quarter, the Grizzlies went on a 9-2 run to take an eight-point lead (77-69) with 3:25 left in the period… Memphis would go on to outscore Sacramento 26-18 to take an 11-point lead entering the fourth.

Player Notes

  • Marc Gasol recorded his 10th double-double of the season with 24 points and 12 rebounds… Gasol has recorded four double-doubles in his last six games.
  • The Grizzlies are 8-2 when Gasol registers 10-plus points and 10-or-more rebounds.
  • Gasol is averaging 16.8 points and 10.2 rebounds over the last four games.
  • After recording 17 points on Friday vs. Golden State, Tony Allen scored a season-high 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
  • Mike Conley scored 22 points and seven assists, his fifth 20-point game of the season.
  • Zach Randolph finished with 13 points and nine rebounds in his final game before the 2013 All-Star Game.

The Grizzlies offensive attack was too much for the Kings as they went on to win 108-101 at home. Marc Gasol led the team with a double-double (24 points, 12 rebounds) while Mike Conley scored 22 points and Tony Allen added 19.

Highlight

  • The Grizzlies enter the All-Star break with a three-game win streak… The team’s next game is Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Detroit.
  • Memphis remains undefeated this season when scoring 100-or-more points (16-0).
  • The Kings became the first Grizzlies’ opponent to record 100-plus points at FedExForum this season… Memphis had held visiting teams to fewer than 100 points in the first 28 home games this season, the longest streak to start a season by any NBA team in the shot clock era… The previous record was held by Detroit, which held its first 23 opponents to under 100 at home during the 1996-97 season.
  • The Grizzlies have assisted on over 60 percent of its made field goals over the last six games (142 assists on 227 FGM, .625) since acquiring Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye and Ed Davis… Memphis ranked 25th in the league in assists-to-field goals made in the 45 games before the trade (924 assists on 1628 FGM, .568).

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