Randolph dominates as Grizzlies defeat PacersINDIANAPOLIS — Zach Randolph scored 11 of his 22 points in the third quarter and added 13 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 97-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Marc Gasol had 20 points and six rebounds and Mike Conley added 17 points for the Grizzlies, who are 2-0 for just the third time in franchise history. They have a shot to open the season with three straight wins for the first time. Chris Copeland came off the bench with 16 points and six rebounds and C.J. Miles finished with 13 for the short-handed Pacers. Conley and Randolph combined for 13 points in a 26-2 run by Memphis to take a 74-63 lead with 2:23 remaining in the third quarter. Courtney Lee, who finished with 12 points, was diagnosed with a mild concussion after he left the game at the 2:03 mark in the second quarter. He fell to the ground after a missed lay-up and suffered a blow to the back of the head after hitting Roy Hibberts knee. He lay on the floor with his hands on his head for several minutes before he was helped to the locker room. The Pacers look its first lead early in the second quarter and led at the break 53-45. The Grizzlies shot just 9 of 20 in the second quarter and Indiana took advantage with a 13-2 run. But Memphis big third quarter was too much for the Pacers to overcome. TIP-INS Grizzlies: Had just nine turnovers and converted Indianas 18 turnovers into 14 points. . Despite poor shooting in the second quarter, Memphis still shot 44.3 per cent. . The Grizzlies brought three natives for an Indiana homecoming. Conley and Lee are from Indianapolis, and Randolph grew up nearly 70 miles away in Marion, Indiana. Pacers: Hibbert was taken out of the mix early when he picked up his second foul at the 7:19 mark of the first quarter and didnt return until midway through the second quarter. . Beno Udrih was 3 of 3 from 3-point range and Rodney Stuckey added six points in the second quarter, including a turnaround jumper to give Indiana its first lead. . Hibbert blocked a hook-shot by Randolph early in the third quarter before Luis Scola scored to put the Pacers ahead 57-46 before the Grizzlies pulled away. UP NEXT Memphis visits Charlotte on Saturday. The Pacers travel to Atlanta on Saturday and will play three of the next four games on the road.By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Zach Randolph scored 11 of his 22 points in the third quarter and added 13 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 97-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Marc Gasol had 20 points and six rebounds and Mike Conley added 17 points for the Grizzlies, who are 2-0 for just the third time in franchise history. They have a shot to open the season with three straight wins for the first time. Chris Copeland came off the bench with 16 points and six rebounds and C.J. Miles finished with 13 for the short-handed Pacers. Conley and Randolph combined for 13 points in a 26-2 run by Memphis to take a 74-63 lead with 2:23 remaining in the third quarter. Courtney Lee, who finished with 12 points, was diagnosed with a mild concussion after he left the game at the 2:03 mark in the second quarter. He fell to the ground after a missed lay-up and suffered a blow to the back of the head after hitting Roy Hibberts knee. He lay on the floor with his hands on his head for several minutes before he was helped to the locker room. The Pacers look its first lead early in the second quarter and led at the break 53-45. The Grizzlies shot just 9 of 20 in the second quarter and Indiana took advantage with a 13-2 run. But Memphis big third quarter was too much for the Pacers to overcome. TIP-INS Grizzlies: Had just nine turnovers and converted Indianas 18 turnovers into 14 points. . Despite poor shooting in the second quarter, Memphis still shot 44.3 per cent. . The Grizzlies brought three natives for an Indiana homecoming. Conley and Lee are from Indianapolis, and Randolph grew up nearly 70 miles away in Marion, Indiana. Pacers: Hibbert was taken out of the mix early when he picked up his second foul at the 7:19 mark of the first quarter and didnt return until midway through the second quarter. . Beno Udrih was 3 of 3 from 3-point range and Rodney Stuckey added six points in the second quarter, including a turnaround jumper to give Indiana its first lead. . Hibbert blocked a hook-shot by Randolph early in the third quarter before Luis Scola scored to put the Pacers ahead 57-46 before the Grizzlies pulled away. UP NEXT Memphis visits Charlotte on Saturday. The Pacers travel to Atlanta on Saturday and will play three of the next four games on the road. ift.tt/1gB4pon
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