(My Sportsbook) - The New Jersey Nets will shoot for back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month when they welcome the Memphis Grizzlies this evening to the IZOD Center. New Jersey last recorded consecutive victories on December 5 - 6 after beating both Minnesota and Philadelphia. It has won two of the last three games and recorded a 98-90 triumph on Monday at home over the Sacramento Kings, as Vince Carter scored 29 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the charge. Yi Jianlian added 22 points and 13 boards for the Nets, who lost guard Devin Harris late in the first half after aggravating his strained right hamstring. Harris originally suffered the injury in Friday's win over the Hawks and sat out Saturday's game at Miami. He had four points and seven assists in the win over the Kings and is doubtful for tonight. Jianlian is probable with a bruised knee. The Nets will try to improve on their 7-12 record at home Wednesday. Memphis will try to stop a three-game road losing streak tonight when they kick off a quick two-game trek at New Jersey and Toronto. It has dropped five of its last six games overall and suffered a 94-87 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at FedEx Forum. Hakim Warrick ended with 22 points and six rebounds for the Grizzlies, who completed a four-game homestand with a 1-3 record. Rookie O.J. Mayo had 20 points, eight boards and five assists in defeat. The Grizzlies are just 2-13 in opposing territory this season. Memphis went 2-0 against New Jersey a year ago and has won seven of the past 10 meetings in the series. The Grizzlies are 4-8 all-time at the Meadowlands.
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