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Sounds net big win in Brooklyn

Mike Conley scored 20 points, Jeff Green had 12 of his 18 in the third quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-90 on Wednesday night in their first game since losing Marc Gasol to a broken right foot.

The Grizzlies unleashed a strong perimeter attack in the absence of their franchise center, making seven 3-pointers in a 39-point third quarter that blew open the game.

Zach Randolph finished with 15 points for the Grizzlies, who were coming off consecutive losses, both in overtime. Gasol was hurt in the first quarter against Portland on Monday and Memphis learned the extent of his injury Tuesday.

The Nets' Joe Johnson was scoreless, ending the NBA's longest active streak with at least one field goal. He had a basket in 937 straight games, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer in Brooklyn's victory over Denver on Monday, before going 0 for 3 in 23 minutes Wednesday.

Brook Lopez led Brooklyn with 20 points.

The Grizzlies went with a small starting lineup with Randolph at center and JaMychal Green at forward. They led 50-45 at halftime before Conley opened the second half with consecutive 3-pointers to start the onslaught.

Jeff Green had made 3s on consecutive trips later in the period when the Nets inexplicably had nobody anywhere near him as he stood outside the arc next time Memphis had the ball, so he calmly pulled up and made it three in a row as the lead ballooned to 24. Green added one final three-point play that made it 89-63. - By BRIAN MAHONEY (AP)

Next Home Game

Following the All-Star Break, the Grizzlies will tip-off at FedExForum on Friday, February 19 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Friday will be Hardwood Classics & Gospel Night. The first 5,000 fans will receive a Memphis Sounds Car Freshener presented by First Tennessee Bank. Stay after the game for a free post-game concert by Beverly Crawford.

Key Stats of the Night

  • The Grizzlies outscored the Nets 39-18 in the third quarter. It was Memphis' best third quarter of the season.
  • The Grizzlies have won four straight meetings to take a 20-19 lead in the series.

Key Runs of the Night

  • The Grizzlies unleashed a strong perimeter attack in the absence of their franchise center, making seven 3-pointers in a 39-point third quarter that blew open the game.

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Player Notes

  • Mike Conley scored 20 points.
  • Jeff Green had 12 of his 18 points in the third quarter.
  • Zach Randolph finished with 15 points.
  • Brook Lopez led Brooklyn with 20 points.