Rudy Gay warmed from a cold start to score 25 points, and determined Kyle Lowry hit a clinching 3-pointer as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half Wednesday night to beat the winless Sonics 105-98, sending Seattle to its worst start in 38 years.

"I hate to lose, basically. I don't care if it's an 82-game season and people say you have to lose -- I hate to lose. Period," rookie Kevin Durant said, in a quiet voice that matched the locker room vibe.