Memphis 101, Brooklyn 77

Grizzlies 101, Nets 77: Marc Gasol scored all 20 of his points in the first half and led seven players in double figures as host Memphis cooled off Brooklyn.

Mike Conley had 14 points and Zach Randolph added 12 points and nine rebounds as the Grizzlies snapped the Nets' three-game winning streak and handed them their second loss in 12 games.

Rudy Gay, Jerryd Bayless and Tony Wroten scored 11 points apiece for Memphis, which bolted to a 67-44 halftime lead and coasted the rest of the way to improve to 17-6 at home.

Brook Lopez had 18 points and Reggie Evans added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Brooklyn, which fell to 12-3 since P.J. Carlesimo was named interim coach.

The Grizzlies opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter but seized control in the second. Leading 42-33, Memphis ripped off nine unanswered points and built the lead to as many as 25 before entering the half with a 23-point cushion.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Reserve Chris Johnson scored 10 points for Memphis, which improved to 13-0 when scoring 100 points. ... Starting guards Deron Williams and Joe Johnson scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, as the Nets connected on 3 of 17 3-point attempts. ... Memphis had its highest-scoring half of the season and put up the most points in a half against Brooklyn.

• Memphis will play their next game at home against New Orleans. The Grizzlies have a W/L % of .704 after a win and .600 after a loss.
• Brooklyn will play their next game on the road against Houston . The Nets have a W/L % of .692 after a win and .471 after a loss.