2-3 -- How Seattle finished on the road trip, which should be somewhat disappointing for P.J. Carlesimo and the players because they lost by double-digits in the last two games.

53.3 -- That’s what Memphis shot from the 3-point line, going 8-of-15 from beyond the arc as Seattle again failed to guard the perimeter.

66-48 -- The Grizzlies scoring advantage inside, as the Sonics couldn’t handle Memphis’ inside quickness.

17 -- Seattle’s high scorer was Delonte West, who finished with 17 points. But most of those came in Garbage time..

24 -- Stromile Swift (Yes, I know) led Memphis with 24 points and five rebounds. He led seven Grizzlies in double figures.

Boxscore -- Check it out here.

Durant watch -- Another so-so night from the field. Durant finished 2-of-8 finishing with 11 points. He did go 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.

Did you see that? -- Memphis swingman Rudy Gay had a rim-shaking dunk in the first half that I’m sure will make Sportcenter. He double-pumped and jammed it with one hand off a Memphis steal, bringing the crowd to its feet.

Overheard -- A fan asked Memphis forward Hakim Warrick where Gay’s dunk would rate on Sportcenter’s top 10, and he lifted one finger up.

Final take -- Well, it’s certainly not how Seattle wanted to finish its five-game road trip, getting blown out twice in three nights. After winning two games in a row, the team seemed to be playing well, but took a couple steps back in their progress with the last two losses.

A team built on defense and toughness should not get ran out of the gym on consecutive nights. But again, you can attribute the losses to young players playing important roles for Seattle.

Kurt Thomas being out continues to hurt Seattle. They really need a veteran presence inside that can help them with defensive rotations to cut down on all of the easy buckets they are giving up. But the defense on the perimeter has to get better, too. Teams are driving to the basket at will, and the Sonics don’t seem to be able to keep anyone in front of them.

Listen to a frustrated Damien Wilkins talk about the game here. P.J. Carlesimo comments on Seattle’s defensive struggles. And Chris Wilcox says it’s all about effort.