The LA Clippers moved to 31-32 after a 123-120 road result, while the Memphis Grizzlies went to 23-39 at FedExForum.
First quarter
The Grizzlies opened with 41 points in the first quarter while the Clippers scored 23.
Memphis hit 16 three pointers in the game, and that perimeter volume showed up early with 43 attempts overall.
The Clippers finished with 10 steals, a pressure stat that helped keep the gap from stretching further than Memphis’ 19-point biggest lead.
Second quarter
The Clippers flipped the middle of the game by winning the second quarter 35-18 after Memphis managed 18 in the frame.
The Clippers generated 66 points in the paint on 57 percent shooting on 2-point tries, and that interior scoring steadied the offense.
The Clippers also went 37-for-45 at the line for 82 percent, and those free throws offset 4-for-17 shooting from 3-point range for 24 percent.
Kawhi Leonard’s 28 points from the previous game set the tone as a recent reference point for shot creation, and the Clippers’ bench produced 54 points in this one.
Third quarter
The teams matched 31 points apiece in the third quarter, and the game stayed tight with 14 ties and 18 lead changes.
The Clippers collected 57 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards, and those extra chances turned into 26 second-chance points.
Memphis answered inside with 48 points in the paint while still keeping the ball moving with 29 assists.
Fourth quarter
The Clippers closed the fourth quarter 34-30, and they finished with 123 total points on 50 percent shooting from the field.
Memphis shot 37 percent from 3-point range, and the Grizzlies’ 20 points off turnovers tracked with the Clippers’ 16 giveaways.
The Clippers turned fast breaks into 16 points on 60 percent conversion, while Memphis posted 11 fast-break points on 40 percent.
The LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies final score reflected a narrow margin, and the LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies highlights centered on paint scoring, second chances, and free throws as the LA Clippers final whistle reaction followed a back-and-forth night in this post game analysis.
The Clippers’ next broadcast is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT on 3/9/2026, with the New York Knicks visiting the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and it will stream on Peacock.
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