Paul Pierce with another solid game as Nets defeat the Grizzlies and go above .500 for the first time this season

Paul Pierce had another strong outing as Brooklyn defeated a Memphis team playing without Zach Randolph due to his having the flu. Pierce had 14 and six rebounds in 26 minutes as the Nets went over .500 (30-29) for the first time this season.

The Nets are riding a four game win streak during which The Captain has averaged 14.5 points and over seven rebounds. He's also shot 49% from the field overall 40% from 3 and 14-16 from the line.

Most impressively he's put up these numbers in barely over 26 mins per.

Kevin Garnett did not dress as the result of back spasms.

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