The Clippers trail by 19 in the first half before rallying behind Darius Garland’s 11 fourth-quarter points for a 123-120 win over the Grizzlies. Kawhi Leonard finishes with 28 points, and Bennedic…
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard brings the ball up court ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.
Clippers guard Kobe Sanders dunks against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jahmai Mashack as Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard moves for position in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. handles the ball against Clippers guard Darius Garland in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers guard Jordan Miller, left, shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers guard Jordan Miller drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small, left, handles the ball against Clippers guard Jordan Miller, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard brings the ball up court ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, drives between Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward and guard Ty Jerome in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers guard Jordan Miller handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers center Brook Lopez shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guards Walter Clayton Jr. and Jahmai Mashack in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, Darius Garland scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 123-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Bennedict Mathurin finished 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Derrick Jones Jr. added 16 points as the Clippers won for the fourth time in five games despite hitting only four 3-pointers, a season low. Los Angeles was 4 for 17 from distance. Ty Jerome led Memphis with 23 points and seven assists. Taylor Hendricks scored 18 and Cedric Coward 15 as Memphis lost its third straight. The game was close throughout, and the Grizzlies held a 118-117 lead with about two minutes left. Leonard and Jordan Miller each made a pair of free throws to give Los Angeles a 121-118 edge. Mathurin’s two free throws with 4.4 second left sealed the win as Jerome’s closing 3-point try for Memphis was off the mark. The Clippers, who were 15 games under .500 earlier this season, now sit at 31-32. The are in ninth place in the Western Conference, and in the running for a postseason bid. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ season has been marred by injuries. Six rotation players were on the injured list for Saturday’s game, including guard Ja Morant, who missed his 20th game with a left elbow UCL sprain. Before the game, Morant said he wanted to remain with the franchise, even referring to a Grizzlies logo tattooed on his back as a sign of his loyalty. Memphis got off to a fast start building a 19-point lead against the Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The advantage was short-lived. The shooting touch left Memphis, which committed 10 turnovers in the second. Leonard scored 15 points and the Clippers trailed by a point at 59-58 at the break.Los Angeles Marathon: Here’s the route map for Sunday’s raceMan accused of starting Palisades fire should be released after Lachman fire revelations, attorney saysLA Marathon: 10 things to know about the Los Angeles Marathon weekendNeiman Marcus closing in Canoga Park, Saks Fifth Avenue closing in OC, Palm Desert
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