Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol makes his return

Jan 14, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies’ center Marc Gasol made his return to the court for the first time since November 22 on Tuesday night, helping the Grizzlies to a 90-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Gasol scored 12 points on three-of-seven shooting, went six-of-eight from the free throw line and pulled down four rebounds.

He played 24 minutes.

Gasol, last season’s Defensive Player of the Year, missed 22 games after suffering a left grade 2 MCL sprain.