ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Conley, Shooting guard O.J. Mayo, Small forward Rudy Gay, Power forward Zach Randolph, Center Marc Gasol. Bench -- Forward DeMarre Carroll, guard Sam Young, guard Marcus Williams, guard Jamaal Tinsley, center Hasheem Thabeet. PLAYER NOTES: --F Rudy Gay had his second double-double of the year, scoring 12 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. He also grabbed 10 rebounds.
"I wanted the ball in my hands," Gay said. "My jumper felt good all night."
--C Marc Gasol, who had 19 points and eight rebounds, continued his efficient shooting as of late. Gasol went 6-for-8 from the field, meaning he has made 21-of-24 shots in his last three games since going 1-for-7 at Houston on Nov. 11.
--Backup point guard Marcus Williams filled up a stat line, both good and bad, with five points, four rebounds, five assists and six turnovers.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--F Darrell Arthur is out for four months after surgery to repair a partially torn pectoral muscle.
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