The Kings' Omri Casspi goes up for a shot against Memphis Grizzlies defenders during the Kings' home opener at Arco Arena on Monday, Oct. 2.

Omri Casspi wore three long scratches on his right arm proudly.

Apparently someone had tried to do what the Memphis Grizzlies failed to do most of Monday night, contain the fiery rookie.

"At the end of the game, O.J. (Mayo) scratched me like this," Casspi said. "But it's OK."

It was indeed OK for Casspi, who scored 15 points off the bench in the Kings' 127-116 overtime win in their home opener at Arco Arena.

Casspi continues to impress Kings coach Paul Westphal with his intensity that is quickly becoming his trademark on the team.

Casspi made six of nine shots, including three of four three-pointers. He also had two blocked shots and two steals.

"He's hungry," Westphal said. "He brings a fierceness. I wish everybody could look in his eyes when I walk down the bench looking to put somebody in the game.