The Clippers grab a 20-point first-quarter lead but former Clipper Luke Kennard helps erase that and Memphis holds Russell Westbrook in check this time to hand the visitors a 108-94 defeat.
The Associated PressDesmond Bane scored 22 points and former Clipper Luke Kennard had 17 as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 20-point first-half deficit and beat the Clippers, 108-94, on Friday night.
“We knew they were going to make a run, we just didn’t know it was going to be that fast,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “We put ourselves in good position , we just didn’t do a good job finishing the game, taking care of the basketball, taking good shots and getting defensive stops.” In Wednesday’s loss, the Grizzlies played without starters Jaren Jackson Jr. and Bane, along with key reserves Tyus Jones and John Konchar. All were out with various ailments.
However, the Grizzlies recovered behind Kennard’s 3-point shooting in the second quarter during a 24-4 run to tie the score at 38-all. Memphis eventually built a 52-45 lead late in the quarter and led 55-51 at the half.
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