"David Lee couldn't help but laugh.

As he trotted to the free-throw line to complete a three-point play that started with a two-handed dunk in transition, the All-Star power forward chuckled at just how difficult he had been making the game.

Lee bounced back from his first scoreless game in three years by making only three of his first 13 shots against Memphis on Wednesday. After finding internal humor in his struggles, Lee finished strong to record his third double-double (15 points, 16 rebounds) in four games.

"It's all about competitiveness and bringing intensity," Lee said. "From the best on down to the worst, I've got to accept that everyone has bad nights."

Lee has taken a back seat since he was dealt here from New York this summer. He's been rebounding at a high rate, but he has been deferring to Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry and Dorell Wright on the offensive end.

After being held scoreless by the Lakers in 19 minutes Sunday, Lee looked for his shot more often against Memphis. By the start of the fourth quarter, he had attempted 16 shots, four more than his high since joining the Warriors."