Grizzlies' Marc Gasol: Scores game-high 26 in Tuesday's loss

Gasol scored 26 points (9-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding nine assists, four rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 113-103 loss to the Celtics.

Analysis:

After scoring just 27 total points in his previous two games, Gasol picked up the pace Tuesday, although he didn't get enough help from his teammates to come away with a road win. While his emergence as a three-point threat has garnered most of the attention, the 31-year-old has also been active defensively in recent weeks, recording nine blocks and nine steals over the last seven games.