The Memphis Grizzlies survived a fightback in the second half to record a 97-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
Zach Randolph scored 22 points, with nine coming in the crucial fourth quarter, as the Grizzlies earned their second away win of the season.
Memphis started the game impressively and they dominated at both ends of the court to carry a 13-point advantage into the half-time interval at the Sleep Train Arena.
Marc Gasol chipped in with 19 points for the visitors, who shot over 55% on a successful evening.
The Kings fought back in the second half and threatened to produce an unlikely result when Travis Outlaw reduced the deficit to three with a successful three-point effort.
However, Memphis then replied with seven unanswered points to stop the home team's challenge late in the fourth quarter and secure the victory on the road.