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How Bjelica helped the Kings hold on for a much-needed win over the Grizzlies

It may not have been the prettiest performance, but the Kings found a way to win after losing three of their previous four games. Here are three takeaways from their 99-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FexExForum.

Improved pace and lineup changes?

All eyes were on Kings coach Dave Joerger’s starting lineup and the team’s tempo 72 hours after Joerger chose to rest starters De’Aaron Fox, Iman Shumpert and Nemanja Bjelica against the Toronto Raptors.

Would rookie big man Marvin Bagley III stay in the lineup after posting 22 points and 11 rebounds in his first career start against Toronto on Tuesday?