The Memphis Grizzlies, whose slogan for the season is "Tenacious Memphis," engaged in a battle with the Kings on Wednesday in Sacramento.

With the Kings leading by 10 points at the half, the Grizzlies charged out of the third quarter gate on a 13-2 run to quickly grab the lead by using a "tenacious" brand of physical basketball that they've been so successful with for years.

In a three minute third quarter spurt both DeMarcus Cousins and Zach Randolph made the Sleep Train Arena hardwood feel like a playoff game, with both battling hard for every possession, and Randolph picking up a technical.

Led by Rudy Gay (28 points, five rebounds and six assists), who was playing against his former team, Sacramento opened the fourth period on a 8-0 run and never looked back, earning its second win in three tries under the leadership of new head coach George Karl.

Cousins finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just 24 minutes of action.

Rudy tallied his 33rd 20-point game of the season.

Ben McLemore started the game on fire, recording 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter.

started the game on fire, recording 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter. With the victory, Sacramento improves to 20-35 on the season.

Highlight: McLemore Windmill

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Postgame Reaction: George Karl

Postgame Reaction: Rudy Gay

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