The Los Angeles Clippers ( 27 - 14 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 22 - 21 ) 140 - 132 in overtime at Staples Center on Monday . The Rockets clawed their way back from a 20 - point deficit to begin the fourth quarter by ripping off a 24 - 10 run to end the game , peaking when Marcus Thornton dropped in a game - tying three - pointer with seven seconds remaining in regulation . While Houston took advantage of what was a far too relaxed Clippers squad late in the second half , Thornton 's bench performance was a major spark plug , as he added 23 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting from behind the arc in 22 minutes . Dwight Howard led all Rockets scorers with 36 points , grabbed an absurd 26 rebounds and out muscled DeAndre Jordan ( illness ) , who was overcoming pneumonia in his first game back . James Harden played more to the point guard position than his standard score first mentality , and finished with 20 points and eight assists on only 12 shots in 40 minutes of action . Houston did lose Patrick Beverley early on , as he sprained his ankle , a new ailment from an already beat up ankle injury that kept him sidelined earlier . The Rockets will get a day off before hosting the Detroit Pistons ( 22 - 19 ) on Wednesday . The Clippers set a franchise record with 22 3 - point shots made , spearheaded by JJ Reddick , who set career highs of 40 points and nine treys . Reddick was the definition of lights out shooting ( 11 - of - 19 FG , 9 - of - 12 3PT , 9 - of - 9 FT ) and played a crucial role in the Clippers hanging on to survive in overtime , as the Rockets were not going away lightly . Without Reddick 's clutch free throws down the stretch , Thornton 's game tying 3 - pointer towards the end of regulation may have been enough to complete the comeback . Regardless , it was a well deserved career night for Reddick , who continues to thrive from deep with Blake Griffin ( quad ) sidelined . DeAndre Jordan 's return came with a double - double to the tune of 16 points and 15 rebounds , although he did not seem strong enough to prevent Dwight Howard from almost doubling his own stats . Chris Paul failed to convert the game winning shot as time expired in the 4th quarter , but knocked down clutch baskets in overtime , and contributed 28 points and 12 assists in the win.The Clippers will visit LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 28 - 12 ) on Thursday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 31 - 16 ) beat the Los Angeles Lakers ( 9 - 40 ) 105 - 93 on Friday . In what shaped to be a blowout , the Lakers hung around much longer than expected . This was a single - digit game for nearly the full 48 minutes , even though the Clippers led for the majority of that time . The turnover differential was huge , as the Clippers committed just eight turnovers , while drawing 17 from the Lakers . The Clippers also dominated the rebounding , as they snatched down 48 boards to the Lakers 38 . The Clippers bench was outstanding as well , as they outscored the Lakers bench 56 - 25 . The Lakers played this game without Kobe Bryant and they fared pretty well . Julius Randle was especially impressive , as he finished with a career - high 23 points and 14 rebounds in the loss . Jordan Clarkson showed glimpses of brilliance as wel , as he tallied 17 points and eight rebounds in the defeat . Lou Williams struggled with his shot , but he still managed 11 points , six rebounds and four assists after missing Thursday 's game due to an illness . The Lakers next game will be on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets . The Clippers did n't play their best basketball in this game , but they were able to escape with a much needed win . The bench was the key tonight , as Jamal Crawford , Austin Rivers and Lance Stepehenson combined for 48 points , eight rebounds and seven assists in the win . Chris Paul led the team with 27 points , while handing out seven assists . DeAndre Jordan continued to be a monster on the boards , as he brought down a game - high 17 rebounds in the victory . Up next for the Clippers is a game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 32 - 16 ) defeated the Chicago Bulls ( 26 - 20 ) 120 - 93 on Sunday . The score would indicate a lopsided game , but it was close until the second half . The Clippers outscored the Bulls by 23 over the final 24 minutes and much of that has to be attributed to the lights - out shooting . The Clippers went 17 - for - 32 from three - point range and shot 54 percent from the field in the win . The bench production was huge as well , as Los Angeles got 58 bench points to Chicago 's 18 . The Bulls went scoreless for the last five minutes of the game and that was indicative of their recent form . Chicago has now lost eight of their last 12 games and a performance like this does n't bode well for the future . Derrick Rose had a nice game though , as he tallied 20 points , five rebounds and four assists in the defeat . Pau Gasol was also efficient , as he amassed 15 points , 14 rebounds and five assists in under 30 minutes of action . The Bulls will have to hop on a plane and play on Monday , as they take on the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City in their next game . The Clippers played one of their best team performances of the season here , as they recorded 26 assists en route to a 27 - point blowout . The star of the show was Jamal Crawford , as he scored 26 points off the bench , while putting the game out of hand in the fourth quarter with 10 - straight points . DeAndre Jordan was fantastic as well , as he accumulated 17 points , 20 rebounds , four assists and four blocks in a dominating performance . Up next is another winnable game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday .


The Minnesota Timberwolves ( 15 - 36 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 32 - 17 ) 108 - 102 at Staples Center on Wednesday . A controversial Wednesday at Staples Center went down after Austin Rivers was ejected for arguing a call and Chris Paul was issued a technical foul with under one minute to play , which stretched the Timberwolves lead to four points . The ensuing possession in crunch time was a mishandled inbound pass off of J.J. Reddick 's foot , all but putting the nail in the coffin for the Clippers , especially after Ricky Rubio dropped a pass between the legs of DeAndre Jordan to an awaiting Karl-Anthony Towns , who finished at the rim . The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins , who put forth his second back - to - back 30 - plus point performance of his career , and finished with 31 points , four rebounds and three assists on 12 - of - 21 shooting in 36 minutes . Wiggins was on fire in the first half , scoring 21 points and helping the Timberwolves break out of a five game losing streak . Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds , which marked his 27th double - double of the season , while Gorgui Dieng added 12 points and 10 rebounds alongside Towns in the frontcourt . The Clippers have owned the Timberwolves over the past few years and took a 14 game winning streak against Minnesota into the contest . It ended up being a frustrating night for Los Angeles , who had two controversial calls go against them in the game . Austin Rivers ejection is up for debate , as arguing with a referee is always going to hover a thin line , while Chris Paul 's technical foul late in the fourth quarter was simply a bad call . Paul was clicking with DeAndre Jordan in the pick - and - roll all night long , resulting in monstrous Jordan slam dunks , as the point guard finished with 22 points , eight assists and four rebounds , while Jordan added 18 points and 15 rebounds . JJ Reddick had a difficult time finiding a rhythm and totaled a lowly five points on 1 - of - 9 shooting , but Jamal Crawford bailed him out with a strong performance off the bench to the tune of 21 points , most of which coming from the free throw line , where he drained all 10 attempts . The Clippers will vist the Orlando Magic ( 21 - 27 ) on Friday , while the Timberwolves will host the Chicago Bulls ( 27 - 21 ) on Saturday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 36 - 18 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs ( 45 - 9 ) 105 - 86 in a grinder of a game on Thursday night . Both teams came into this game with a lengthy lay - off and it was evident by their play . The two teams combined for just 76 points in the first half on 40 percent shooting . In fact , the 34 - point first half for the Spurs was their lowest - scoring half of the season . It was the rebounding that won the game for the Clippers , as they snatched down 45 boards to the Spurs 33 . Los Angeles finished the game shooting 50 percent , with the Spurs shooting just 42 percent on their end . The Spurs had to play this game without their only 2015 - 16 All-Star and it was clear they missed him . Kawhi Leonard had to miss the game with a calf injury and no one stepped up in his absence . LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 points , shooting just 3 - for - 12 from the field . Tony Parker led the team with 14 points and dished out four assists in the defeat . San Antonio has a short turnaround , as they play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in a back - to - back set . The Clippers played one of their best defensive games of the season in a statement win . Chris Paul had a huge night , as he finished the game with 28 points , 12 assists and five rebounds , with 24 of those points coming in the second half . DeAndre Jordan controlled the rebounding , as he snatched down 17 rebounds in the victory . Jamal Crawford continued his good play off the bench , as he totaled 19 points and six assists in the win . Up next for the Clippers is a rivalry game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 49 - 5 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 36 - 19 ) 115 - 112 at Staples Center on Saturday . On the second game of a back - to - back , the Warriors bounced back following a blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers . It was probably a nice change of pace that the Clippers did not have anybody explode for a Lillard-like 51 point performance . Golden State kept a double figure lead for most of the game , but saw a competitive Los Angeles team constantly threaten , especially within the final minute of regulation , where Pablo Prigioni almost miraculously shot the Clippers back into the game . With Andrew Bogut ( achilles ) sidelined and Brandon Rush starting in his place , it did open up DeAndre Jordan to dominate the rebounding battle and create beneficial size mismatches for Los Angeles . The final scoreline is slightly misrepresentative of the overall feel for the game , as the Warriors were the faster , more efficient team . Golden State was led by Draymond Green , who put together his 11th triple - double of the season with 18 points , 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 9 - of - 14 shooting in 38 minutes . Klay Thompson led all scorers and was able to constantly create his own shots . His hot hand pitched in 32 points , seven boards and three assists on 11 - of - 22 shooting , including four baskets from behind the arc . Stephen Curry did most of his damage from the free throw line , but still managed 23 points and nine assists . Chris Paul flashed his premier defense and pure point guard ability throughout his matchup with the reigning MVP , but when the Clippers resorted to their bench , they were outplayed . Paul rounded out the stat sheet with 24 points , seven rebounds and six assists , while shooting guard Jamal Crawford caught fire in the middle of the game , adding 25 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting . Although Crawford came off the bench , he played 37 minutes , as compared to starting shooting guard JJ Reddick , who played 27 minutes . The aforementioned Jordan hauled in 21 rebounds alongside 16 points , while the remainder of the Clippers struggled to score , including Paul Pierce 's lowly two points in 16 minutes of action . Both teams play on Monday , as the Warriors will visit the Atlanta Hawks ( 31 - 25 ) , while the Clippers host the Phoenix Suns ( 14 - 41 ) .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 37 - 19 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 14 - 43 ) 124 - 84 at Staples Center on Monday . The Clippers were able to exploit the Suns defensive breakdowns which eventually led to a 40 points blowout win . Los Angeles burst out the gate and opened up a 19 point lead by the end of the first quarter . Phoenix was held under 20 points in both the first third quarters , as every matchup was a mismatch . The Suns shot 35 percent as a whole , and were led in scoring by Archie Goodwin , who came off the bench . Goodwin 's 20 points in 37 minutes were far from enough to soften the deficit . Ronnie Price totaled 12 points , five rebounds and three assists , while Devin Booker pitched in a lowly five points to round out the backcourt . Alex Len started at the center position and added 14 points and eight rebounds , but simply got abused by DeAndre Jordan throughout the matchup . The Clippers strolled to victory behind Chris Paul and his 16 points and 14 assists . Paul almost out assisted the entirety of the Suns ( 20 - 14 ) , as he showcased supreme ball movement and spacing . JJ Reddick was on the receiving end of many of Paul 's dimes , and he turned the easy looks into 22 points on 7 - of - 14 shooting , including four baskets from behind the arc . DeAndre Jordan dominated the paint and added 17 points and 11 rebounds , while Paul Pierce pitched in 11 points in his starting role . None of the Clippers starters needed more than 27 minutes of game time , as the bench was able to hold the strong lead . Newcomer Jeff Green contributed 18 points , five rebounds and two assists on 6 - of - 10 shooting in 24 minutes off the bench , as he highlighted his ability to create off the dribble . The Clippers will continue their homestand and host the Denver Nuggets ( 22 - 34 ) on Wednesday , while the Suns host the Brooklyn Nets ( 15 - 41 ) on Thursday .


The Denver Nuggets ( 23 - 35 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 37 - 20 ) 87 - 81 at Staples Center on Wednesday . The low scoring and poor shooting affair riddled both the Clippers and Nuggets on Wednesday , as neither team broke 40 percent shooting as a unit . Matchup wise , the Clippers had the advantage in two places . One was behind Chris Paul , who had little trouble handling rookie Emmanuel Mudiay , while the other was behind another youngster in Nikola Jokic , who matched up against DeAndre Jordan . Kenneth Faried proved to be the difference maker throughout the game , as he aggressively crashed the glass . Faried was the exception to the poor shooting performance from both teams after scoring 21 points , to go along with 11 rebounds on 10 - of - 15 shooting . Mudiay struggled , as expected when matched up against one of the better defensive point guards in Chris Paul , and scored a lowly four points and dished out six assists . The Clippers were able to get well rounded scoring performances from Paul , JJ Reddick and Jamal Crawford , but struggled greatly to see help from the rest of the starters and bench in the points department . Since basketball resumed after the all - star break , this has been a common theme with the Clippers . Paul rounded out the box score with 17 points , 10 assists and six rebounds , while Reddick and Crawford both scored 20 points each . Nobody else in a Clippers uniform was able to register double figures , but Jordan 's 12 rebounds was good to lead all big men in the contest . The Clippers will visit the Sacramento Kings ( 24 - 32 ) on Friday , and the Nuggets will play the same day when they visit the Dallas Mavericks ( 30 - 28 ) .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 39 - 20 ) defeated the Brooklyn Nets ( 17 - 43 ) 105 - 95 at Staples Center on Monday . The backcourt proved to be the difference maker for the Clippers , as Chris Paul , Jamal Crawford and JJ Reddick found themselves grooving in the second half . Crawford 's 26 points was good enough to lead all scorers in the contest , as Los Angeles found success through their three guard lineup , which paired remarkably well with Paul Pierce at power forward and DeAndre Jordan dominating the paint . Paul completed a double - double with 23 points and 12 assists , while JJ Reddick went 3 - of - 5 from behind the arc and totaled 19 points . The combination of the three guard system caused frequent mismatches and opened up Crawford to get hot through iso plays . When the iso - ball became stagnant , Jordan found himself with an open lane to the rim multiple times , leading to 10 points and 10 rebounds . The Brooklyn Nets competed with the Clippers through three quarters of play , and constantly frustrated their opponent behind the play of Brook Lopez . The fourth quarter proved to be dire for the Nets , as they failed to register a basket for the first half of that final period , opening the door for the Clippers to finally pull away . Lopez finished with 25 points , 10 rebounds and four assists on 9 - of - 17 shooting to lead Brooklyn in the overmatched contest . Three Nets starters matched Lopez in double figures ( Donald Sloan , Wayne Ellington and Bojan Bogdanovich ) . Ellington left the game early after suffering what might be a possible concussion after colliding with Jordan . The Clippers host the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 18 ) on Thursday , while the Nets play the second game of a back - to - back and stay in Los Angeles to face the Lakers ( 11 - 49 ) on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 40 - 20 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 42 - 19 ) 103 - 98 at Staples Center on Wednesday . A tale of two halves between a pair of the Western Conference 's best teams , and one that pointed towards a Thunder rout from the get go . Oklahoma City stormed out to a twenty point lead behind Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant , which has been the theme of their season so far . The scoring outbursts from the two all - stars eventually went cold when it mattered most , as Los Angeles rallied behind Wesley Johnson 's three point shooting and superb defense and DeAndre Jordan 's smooth touch at the rim . Chris Paul and company needed a miracle to make the comeback , and that miracle was granted after Jordan made two free throws , as part of two possessions that sent him to the free throw line the old fashioned way . With just under 5:0 remaining in the fourth quarter , Johnson drained back - to - back treys to pull within eight points of the Thunder . Add in a trio of layups from Jamal Crawford , Jordan and Paul ( in that order ) , and the Clippers found themselves down just two points . Kevin Durant broke the cold streak with 2:0 remaining , but the aforementioned Jordan and - 1 's came on the following possessions and the Clippers did n't look back , capping off the 22 point comeback and resilient victory . Durant led all scorers with 30 points , to go along with 11 rebounds , five assists and five blocks , while Westbrook , who 's shot selection late in the game became strange , finished with 24 points , six rebounds and 12 assists . Serge Ibaka pitched in a double - double with 11 points and 11 boards , and the Thunder bench was led by Enes Kanter 's eight points and eight rebounds . On the Clippers end , it was Paul 's unselfish leadership , as he finished with 21 points , four rebounds and 13 assists . Johnson deserves a lot of credit down the stretch , as he pestered Kevin Durant with fabulous defense , and scored 11 points off the bench . The volume shot selection was not the best of choice , seeing as he took 16 shots , but the ones that fell came at the right time to bail out the 4 - of - 16 shooting . Jordan nailed his free throws when they mattered most and totaled 20 points and 18 rebounds . The Thunder will head north to cap off a brutal back - to - back against the Golden State Warriors ( 54 - 5 ) on Thursday , while the Clippers will enjoy a few days off before hosting the Atlanta Hawks ( 33 - 28 ) on Saturday .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 35 - 28 ) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers ( 40 - 21 ) 107 - 97 at Staples Center on Saturday . The Hawks demonstrated resiliance throughout the second half matchup after falling behind by double figures early on . Mike Budenholzer received coach of the year honors last season , partly for his ability to adjust midgame , and that was precisely what happened against the Clippers on Saturday . Los Angeles stormed out to what seemed like a devastating first quarter lead , scoring 37 points on lights out shooting , while Chris Paul assisted on play after play . The Hawks turned the quarter early in the second half after Kent Bazemore , Paul Millsap and Al Horford started a scoring run , and they did not have to look back . Jeff Teague and Millsap led the scoring department for Atlanta after scoring they combined for 42 points in the winning effort . Millsap went ballistic on the glass , grabbing 18 rebounds , to go along with five assists on 8 - of - 14 shooting , while Teague dished out seven assists . Bazemore finished with 17 points , five rebounds and two assists , Horford added a double - double with 11 points and 12 rebounds and Korver buried two baskets behind the arc to round out the starters . Dennis Shroder proved once again his value as a backup point guard , and contributed 16 points in 20 minutes . The Clippers showed balance amongst the starters , but no one player was able to take the lead and help out enough in scoring to counteract the Hawks style . DeAndre Jordan scored 17 points , but was overpowered by Millsap 's rebounding , even though they were not directly matched up against each other . Chris Paul matched Jordan 's 17 points , to go along with 11 assists to complete a double - double . Jeff Green got the starting nod at the forward position and also finished in double figures with 14 points , while Paul Pierce and Kyle Korver also finished with 11 points and 10 points , respectivally . The Clippers will visit the Dallas Mavericks ( 33 - 29 ) on Monday , while the hawks will visit the Utah Jazz ( 29 - 33 ) on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 42 - 22 ) defeated the New York Knicks ( 27 - 40 ) 101 - 94 on Friday . The Clippers came into this matchup as a double - digit favorite , but the Knicks took them down to the wire . The key for the Clippers was their defense , as they held the Knicks to 41 percent shooting from the field and 20 percent shooting from three - point range . Los Angeles was great from long distance as well , as they went 13 - for - 29 in the win . New York is in the midst of a rough stretch right now , but this was a great performance despite the result . Robin Lopez had one of his best games of the season , as he scored 20 points to go along with 19 rebounds . Kristaps Porzingis led the team with 23 points , while also snatching down four rebounds in the loss . Carmelo Anthony tallied 20 points , six rebounds and four assists . New York 's next game will be on Sunday , when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers . The Clippers did n't play their best ball in this game , but still prevailed with a win . DeAndre Jordan was a beast down low , as he snatched down 19 rebounds and swatted away six shots in the win . Chris Paul led the team with 24 points , while also dishing out 15 assists . Jeff Green had one of his best games in a Clipper uniform , as he accumulated 17 points , six rebounds and four assists . All five Clippers starters scored in double - figures in their victory . Los Angeles will look to keep this going on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their next game .


The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers ( 47 - 18 ) dealt a crushing blow to the Los Angeles Clippers ( 42 - 23 ) on Sunday , winning 114 - 90 . The Cavaliers focused on their range in Sunday 's win , hitting 18 three - pointers for 49 percent from long - range . The mark matches Cleveland 's season high in made three - pointers , and sharpshooters J.R. Smith and Channing Frye contributed five makes each . Star LeBron James was the game 's true MVP , however , as he led the contest with 27 points while also pulling down six rebounds and dishing five assists . All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving also chipped in 17 points . The Cavs have now won six of their last seven , and will hope to continue their hot play as the race for first place in the Eastern Conference remains tight . For the Clippers , shooting was an issue , as the team hit just 40 percent from the field . Superstar Chris Paul led the team 's offensive effort , scoring 17 points while simultaneously dishing out 10 assists . Paul continued to take on the brunt of the offensive load for the Clippers , as his partner in crime Blake Griffin remains out with a broken hand . Guard J.J. Reddick also contributed 19 points on efficient 7 - for - 11 shooting . The Cavs will visit Utah on Monday , while the Clips will visit San Antonio on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 44 - 27 ) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers ( 37 - 36 ) 96 - 94 at Staples Center on Thursday . J.J. Redick capped off a wild fourth quarter with a fading buzzer beater from just inside the three point line . Chris Paul inbounded the ball with a pretty between the legs pass , as Redick came off a DeAndre Jordan screen , which sent Staples Center into a frenzy . The fourth quarter was a roller coaster for Los Angeles , as they went from letting the game slip away , to rallying behind an inspired Jamal Crawford . Prior to Redick 's bucket , Damian Lillard , in typical late game fashion , buried a contested step - back three to take a three point lead , but Crawford answered right back with a deep , high arcing trey to tie the game . Los Angeles looked gassed during most of the second half , and Portland had them playing ugly basketball , which they took advantage of throughout the third quarter . Jamal Crawford was pivotal down the stretch , and finished with 25 points on 3 - of - 6 shooting from deep in 33 minutes off the bench . Reddick added a 11 points in his starting role , but his lone three pointer came at the most needed moment of the game . Paul added 25 points , five rebounds and seven assists , but his biggest play of the game came on the possession before the game winner , where Paul played tremendous defense disallowing Lillard to get the ball when the Blazers needed him most . DeAndre Jordan completed a double - double with 12 points and 13 rebounds , while Paul Pierce went scoreless on five shots in his 14 minutes of action . Lillard lives for the fourth quarter , and almost sucked the life out of the Clippers when he hit the game tying three , but leading up to that point , he came close to shooting his team out of contention . The Portland point guard finished with 18 points on 4 - of - 16 shooting . The absence of Meyers Leonard ( shoulder ) , who received season ending shoulder surgery , proved to be troubling for coach Terry Stotts , as he had to heavily rely on his other bigs in moments where Leonard was growing accustomed to playing . Mason Plumlee saw increased playing time , and added 11 points and six rebounds , while C.J . McCollum scored 17 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . The Blazers will host the Philadelphia 76ers ( 9 - 63 ) on Saturday , while the Clippers will welcome the Denver Nuggets ( 30 - 42 ) on Sunday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 45 - 27 ) defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets ( 31 - 43 ) 105 - 90 , Sunday afternoon at Staples Center . The Nuggets entered Sunday winners of three of their last four , while the Clippers had lost three of four , however the trends did not continue as the Clippers downed the Nuggets , defending home court and clinching a playoff berth for the fifth year in a row . Clippers sit comfortably in fourth place , 5 games ahead of Memphis , while Denver needs to go nearly perfect in the rest of its games in order to have a shot at eighth . The Nuggets ' window of opportunity is closing , as they play two of their next three games on the road , where they are now 14 - 24 . Six players scored in double digits , while 11 players logged over 10 minutes and no starters played more than 30 minutes for the Clippers as they used a sound team effort in the victory . DeAndre Jordan finished with 16 points , 16 rebounds , six blocked shots , two assists and two steals , while Chris Paul added 14 points , nine assists , six rebounds , one steal and one block , to lead the team . The Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and gave up 15 turnovers but also forced Denver into 15 turnovers , while holding them to only 39 percent shooting from the field and 24 percent from long range . The Nugget 's bench out - scored their starters 62 - 28 . D.J Augustin was solid in 34 minutes off the bench , with 18 points and 10 assists . Jusuf Nurkic added 19 points , seven rebounds and three assists , in 24 minutes off the bench . Gary Harris was the only starter to score in double digits , as he chipped in 11 points in 29 minutes . Next , the Nuggets host Dallas on Monday , in a game that can make or break either team 's playoff hopes . The Clippers host the Celtics on Monday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 46 - 27 ) defeated the Boston Celtics ( 43 - 31 ) 114 - 90 at Staples Center on Monday . Both the Clippers and Celtics control the 4 - seed in their respective conferences , but Los Angeles proved once again that the elite teams in the Western Conference are more overpowering than the elite teams in the Eastern Conference . Isiah Thomas and company physically battled their way through the first quarter , but still came out six points down , and the Clippers simply built on their lead during the rest of the game . Thomas chased down Chris Paul in transition for a highlight block , but it did not get any prettier than that for his team . The Clippers bench proved to be the difference in the game , as the starters failed to provide much offense . Jamal Crawford , Jeff Green , Wesley Johnson and Austin Rivers all finished in double figures , while Chris Paul dished out 14 assists and DeAndre Jordan commanded the paint and added 13 rebounds . Shot selection was key for the bench roles , as Los Angeles drained 52 percent of their shots and dished out 29 assists . Paul 's assist total matched that of the entire Celtics team . Isiah Thomas found success attacking the rim and did most of his damage from the free throw line . The all - star point guard finished with 24 points to lead all scorers ( 5 - of - 14 FG , 12 - of - 13 FT ) and two assists . Avery Bradley and Marcus Smart were the only other Celtics to join Thomas in double figures , which was unsurprising given the defensive effort and size they were matched up against . Boston shot a lowly 35 percent from the field and got very little production from their bench . The Clippers will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 25 - 49 ) on Wednesday , while the Celtics will head north to take on the Portland Trail Blazers ( 39 - 36 ) on Thursday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 48 - 28 ) beat the Washington Wizards ( 37 - 40 ) 114 - 109 on Sunday in All-Star Blake Griffin 's return from injury and suspension . Veteran star Chris Paul led the way for the Clippers with 27 points and 12 assists , adding clutch baskets in the final minutes to secure the Los Angeles victory . All eyes , of course , were on All-Star Blake Griffin in his first game back from his extended absence . After suffering a broken hand in a quarrel with the team equipment manager and serving a subsequent suspension for the fight , Griffin showed signs of rust on Sunday , finishing the game with just six points and five rebounds . Still , the All-NBA forward looked like his old self in his first points of the game , finishing a massive alley - oop from Chris Paul . The Clippers currently sit at fourth place in the West , a position that looks unlikely to change before the season 's end . For the Wizards , a second - round playoff team in 2014 - 15 , the season looks unlikely to end in another trip to the postseason . The tenth - place Wizards sit three games below .500 , and remain unlikely to secure the eighth seed before the season 's close . All-Star John Wall dished out a game - high 13 assists , while Marcin Gortat led the team with 21 points . The team blocked just one shot on the night and forced only 11 turnovers , generally struggling on the defensive end . The Clippers will see a same - city matchup on Tuesday against the Lakers . The Wizards , meanwhile , will host the struggling Nets on Wednesday .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 49 - 28 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 16 - 61 ) at Staples Center on Tuesday , 103 - 81 . Not long ago , the final score of this game would have favored the Lakers , but over the past few seasons , the Clippers have had little trouble handling their hometown opponents . The Lakers shot their way out of contention early in the game , and the theme continued throughout the remaining quarters . As a unit , Kobe Bryant and company shot 31 percent from the floor with only two starters finishing in low double figures . Jordan Clarkson and D'Angelo Russell looked completely out of whack and combined for just 22 points on 8 - of - 30 shooting , while Bryant finished with a lowly six points on 2 - of - 12 shooting . Clarkson did get his right foot and leg stepped on during a scrap and will receive x - rays . Initial reports suggest he is doubtful for the rematch against the Lakers on Wednesday . The remaining starters , Roy Hibbert and Julius Randle , did not make a field goal . The Clippers were led by Chris Paul and Jeff Greene 's impressive showing off the bench . Paul finished with 25 points , four rebounds and eight assists on a lights out 10 - of - 14 shooting , while Greene added 21 points in 31 minutes . Blake Griffin is still getting accustomed to being back on the court , and struggled in his second game back from injury/suspension . The all - star forward scored only four points on 1 - of - 5 shooting , but only played 16 minutes , as Doc Rivers gets slowly adds more minutes each game back . DeAndre Jordan dominated the glass on his way to 14 rebounds . The Clippers shot 51 percent as a unit and sliced their way through multiple Lakers defensive breakdowns as reflected by their 26 team assists . The Staples Center will host another installment of the Clippers against the Lakers on Wednesday , with the latter getting the technical home game .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 52 - 28 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 41 - 39 ) Sunday afternoon at Staples Center , 98 - 91 . The Clippers entered halftime with just a two - point lead , but their defense clamped down in the third quarter , as Dallas scored just 12 points and the lead swelled to 17 . The Mavericks made a spirited run with a 32 - point fourth quarter , but the cushion the Clippers built up proved to be too much , as the Mavericks could n't pull it any closer than six points in the final frame . Jamal Crawford 's 22 points in 26 minutes off the bench led all scorers , as he shot 7 - 13 and a lights out 4 - 6 on three - point attempts . Blake Griffin scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds along with seven assists . DeAndreJordan added his own double - double with 14 points ( despite shooting just 6 - 23 at the free throw line ) and 10 rebounds . J.J. Reduce hit all four of his three - point attempts and scored 20 points , part of the Clippers ' hot shooting night , as the club finished 49 percent from the field and 9 - 18 ( 50 percent ) from beyond the arc . Raymond Felton 's 21 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 1 - 5 3PT , 6 - 7 FT ) off the bench led the Mavericks , who struggled mightily to find their shots . Deron Williams led Mavericks starters with 15 points ( 6 - 11 FG ) , and Dirk Nowitzki managed just 14 points ( 4 - 9 FG , 1 - 4 3PT , 5 - 5 FT ) . Dallas shot just 41 percent from the floor and 8 - 30 ( 27 percent ) from three - point land as even hack - a - DeAndre could n't get them back into this one . The Mavericks head to Utah for a Monday matchup against the Jazz . The Clippers continue their homestand Tuesday against the Grizzlies .


The Los Angeles Clippers ( 53 - 28 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 42 - 39 ) at Staples Center on Tuesday , 110 - 84 . The Clippers shot lights out from the field , spread the ball , limited minutes as a whole and had six members finish in double figures on their way to a relatively easy win to close out their last home game of the regular season . J.J. Redick left the game with a bruised left heel , and it is unlikely that he will play in the Clippers ' final game of the season Wednesday , but initial reports suggest it is only a minor setback before the playoffs . Before exiting , Redick added 11 points on three treys in just under 13 minutes . Chris Paul led the way with 12 points and 13 assists in 26 minutes , while Blake Griffin contributed 12 points , seven rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes . Jeff Green and Paul Pierce combined for 24 points off the bench and each saw a share of 20 - plus minutes . The Grizzlies were unable to find shot selection around the perimeter and finished 25 percent as a unit from behind the arc . The loss puts the 5 - seed in the Western Conference in the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday , as a Blazers win locks the series against the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs , while the Grizzlies would be dealt the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs . It is impressive that the Grizzlies barely moved position , even with the onslaught of injuries to Dave Joerger 's team . Zach Randolph led all Memphis scorers with just 14 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting , and added four rebounds , while the remaining starters were left below double figures . Chris Paul almost out - assisted the entirety of the Grizzlies , as they finished with just 16 as a whole after ball movement seemed stagnant . The Grizzlies need to win on the road against the Golden State Warriors ( 72 - 9 ) on Wednesday and receive help from both the Blazers and Mavericks to solidify a stronger seed in the playoffs . The Clippers close out the season on the road against the Phoenix Suns ( 22 - 59 ) .


The Cavaliers came out hot and stayed hot in their 106 - 76 victory over the Grizzlies , led by Kevin Love 's game high 17 points . After losing their season opener Tuesday to Chicago , Cleveland atoned in an easy win versus Memphis . They went up 26 - 10 in the first quarter and never looked back , outscoring the Grizzlies in every quarter the rest of the way . Richard Jefferson , Jared Cunningham , and Matthew Dellavedova all scored in double figures off the bench . Love grabbed 13 rebounds to go along with his 17 points to record the only double - double of the game . LeBron James added 12 points , seven rebounds , five assists , and three steals in 31 minutes . After playing 25 minutes Opening Night , Tristan Thompson received 20 minutes Wednesday and appears to be settling nicely after missing almost all of the preseason while in contract negotiations . Cleveland welcomes Miami into town Friday night . Memphis did n't have much going for them Wednesday and was led by Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol with 12 points each . The Grizzlies will look to bounce back Thursday in Indiana .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 2 - 1 ) played an all around sound game to come up with the win over the Brooklyn Nets ( 0 - 3 ) . This was a battle of one team with a solidified defensive , grind-it-out identity versus a team who is searching for their identity . This loss leaves the Nets with a 0 - 3 record to start the season and puts Memphis at 2 - 1.This game only had one lead change as Memphis was in control most of the way . It was point guard Mike Conley who led the way for Memphis with 22 points on 7 - 12 shooting , 4 - 7 from behind the arc and dropping eight dimes . `` The Big Steady `` Zach Randolph did his usual business scoring 15 points on 50 percent shooting , while ripping down 13 rebounds . Memphis also had good production from the wing as Courtney Lee added 15 points and Jeff Green threw in 13 points off the bench . Although Marc Gasol did not shoot well , going 2 - 10 , he did add six assists to highlight his skill as a passing big man.Brooklyn coach Lionel Hollins decided to switch things up by starting Markel Brown instead of Wayne Ellington at shooting guard , which ultimately proved to make little difference in the outcome for the team . Neither Ellington or Brown had a good game , so the Nets may be looking for a new shooting guard sometime soon . The Nets did have a balanced offense though , with five players scoring in double digits . Bojan Bogdanovic led the way with 19 points , Jerrett Jack added 15 points and an impressive nine assists . Brook Lopez did what he will likely do all season as he tallied a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds . The Nets as a team shot 23 percent from three point range and will need to do better in that department to see much success.Brooklyn will head home to face Milwaukee on Monday , while the Grizzlies will get on the road to face the real MVP and Golden State on Monday .


The Golden State Warriors ( 90 ) handled the Memphis Grizzlies ( 3 - 6 ) yet again in a 100 - 84 victory on Wednesday . After a 50 - point loss just nine days ago , the Grizzlies put in another poor performance against the Warriors on Wednesdaym as they lost by 17 . It all started with a 26 - 15 first quarter and the Warriors did'nt look back after that . The Golden State defense absolutely stifled Memphis in this game , as the Grizzlies shot just 34 percent , while shooting just 3 - of - 15 from three - point range . The Warriors have one of the best defenses in the NBA and the Grizzlies have one of the worst offenses , so this was simply a mismatch of epic proportions . The Warriors were once again led by MVP Steph Curry , as he recorded 28 points , five rebounds , five assists and five steals in the victory . Golden State also got another nice performance from Harrison Barnes , who tallied 19 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . This is such a scary team right now , considering Klay Thompson has been struggling and the Warriors have been playing without their head coach Steve Kerr . The sky is the limit for this young team and after winning the title last season , it 's a nightmare for the rest of the league that they are possibly better this year . They 'll look to stay undefeated against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in the second half of a back - to - back . The Grizzlies offense continues to be putrid , as they nearly matched their turnover total ( 21 ) with the amount of baskets they made ( 24 ) in this game . This team thrives on its defense and this is now the fifth game they have allowed at least 100 points so far this season . If they ca n't hold teams under 100 points with the offense they have , they simply ca n't win enough games to compete in the Western Conference . One bright spot in the loss has to be center Marc Gasol , who scored a season - high 26 points while grabbing seven boards in the defeat . The Grizzlies also made 33 - of - 36 free - throws in the loss , which is an impressive feat in its own right . Memphis will be happy not to face the Warriors for a while , as they 'll host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday in their next scheduled matchup .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 4 - 6 ) came out on top in this Friday night thriller versus Portland Trail-Blazers ( 4 - 6 ) which ended with a final score of 101 - 100This game was neck and neck the whole way with 11 lead changes and came right down to the last possession to determine a winner . Zach Randolph managed to get a put-back shot to go in with only .6 seconds left on the clock , in order to seal the deal for the Grizzlies . Portland played a solid game all around and would have had the win thanks to a strong fourth quarter , if it were not for Randolph 's last second winner . C.J . McCollum led the Blazers in scoring with 26 points on 7 - 14 shooting and 10 - 10 from the free-throw line . He also added six rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Damian Lillard had a poor shooting night , going only 5 - 15 , but still finished with 11 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . Al-Farouq Aminu dropped 16 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks . Ed Davis was valuable off the bench against his old team , with seven points , eight rebounds and three blocks , in only 18 minutes . Memphis was led by their monstrous front-court , as Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph got it done for their team on this Friday night . Gasol played a whopping 40 minutes and finished with a big 31 points on 11 - 18 shooting , he also grabbed four rebounds and dished five assists . Randolph scored 15 points and tallied eight rebounds , three assists and two steals in 28 minutes . Jeff Green added 14 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals in 29 minutes off the bench . Mike Conley struggled shooting but finished with 11 points and nine assists . Mario Chalmers made his debut for the Grizz , scoring 11 points , two assists and four steals in 19 minutes off the bench . Chalmers will give the Grizzlies some much-needed depth in the back-court . Next up for the Grizzlies is a visit to Minnesota on Sunday , where they will face-off against the up-and-coming Timberwolves . Portland , on the other hand , will be in Charlotte on Sunday and will have their hands full with the energetic Hornets team , which includes former Blazer Nic Batum .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 6 - 6 ) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder ( 6 - 5 ) Monday 122 - 114 at the FedExForum in Memphis . After what was a slow start to the season , the Grizzlies have now won three straight games , none bigger than this one against the Thunder . They used a high - scoring , 43 - point fourth quarter to ultimately pull away . Mike Conley was as great a floor leader as one could ask for , finishing with 22 points and nine assists in 31 minutes , but it was Conley 's backup that really stole the show . The newly - acquired Mario Chalmers came off the bench to score an incredibly efficient 29 points in just 23 minutes , and he did most of his damage at the charity stripe , where he shot 13 - of - 15 for the game . Zach Randolph played big on the block , managing a double - double of 12 points and 10 rebounds . For the Thunder , they dropped their second consecutive game as Kevin Durant continues to nurse a hamstring injury . In his absence , Westbrook exploded for a game - high 40 points and 14 assists in 39 minutes , but it was n't nearly enough as OKC simply did n't have an answer for the Grizzlies ' offensive attack . Serge Ibaka managed 18 points and nine rebounds in 35 minutes , while Enes Canter had 16 points and seven rebounds despite only playing 17 minutes off the bench . Up next , the Grizzlies will stay home Friday to take on the Rockets , while the Thunder head home Wednesday to play the Pelicans .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 7 - 6 ) defeated the Houston Rockets ( 5 - 8 ) 96 - 84 thanks to a Gasol triple - double on Friday . In a battle of two struggling Western Conference teams , the Grizzlies prevailed thanks to a triple - double from Marc Gasol . This was the good old Memphis defense of the past , as they held the Rockets to under 38 percent shooting and won the turnover battle 23 - 11 . The Grizzlies also outassisted the Rockets 26 - 15 in what ended up being a lopsided game . If it were n't for a prayer from Corey Brewer in their last game , the Rockets would have lost their sixth - straight game tonight . There 's a lot of holes on this team right now , as they are shooting poorly , playing bad defense and now playing team - ball . The team was led by James Harden , who tallied 22 points , six rebounds and five assists in the loss . Dwight Howard had another solid game as well , as he totaled 12 points and 15 boards in the defeat . The firing of coach Kevin McHale was a questionable decision and games like this make it look even more questionable . Houston will look to play better against the New York Knicks on Saturday , as both teams are playing the second half of a back - to - back set . This was definitely the Grizzlies best performance of the season , as they got it done on both ends . Not only did they play good offense , they stifled a potent Rockets offense . Memphis were led by a career - performance from Marc Gasol , who tallied 16 points , 11 rebounds , 11 assists and four steals in a spectacular game . Mike Conley was also very good , as he collected 26 points , five assists , three rebounds and three steals in the win . Hopefully this is the start of a good run for Memphis , as they played this game without Zach Randolph , who is dealing with some knee swellness . Memphis will take on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in the second half of a back - to - back for both teams .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 8 - 7 ) defeated the Dallas Mavericks ( 9 - 6 ) 110 - 96 on Tuesday . The Mavericks outplayed the Grizzlies in several categories , yet curiously still came up well short of a victory . Dallas drained 11 three - pointers to Memphis ' seven , and the Mavs also outrebounded the home team 48 to 42 . Zaza Pachulia 's performance particularly stood out in this regard , as he held his own against one of the best all - around centers in the game in Marc Gasol . Pachulia went toe - to - toe on the glass with the Grizzlies ' big man , matching his 10 boards while also collecting 13 points . Veteran Dirk Nowitzki posted a double - double of his own , his second on the season . The veteran power forward totaled 14 points and 10 rebounds , while adding a block and a steal . Deron Williams ( 10 points ) and Wesley Matthews ( 11 points ) made respectable contributions , with the latter draining three three - pointers , giving him seven over the last two contests . Reserves J.J. Barea and Raymond Felton paced the Dallas bench with a pair of 16 - point outings . Felton was notably perfect on three - pointers , draining all four of his shots from beyond the arc . The Mavericks fell to 9 - 6 and currently reside in second place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They travel to San Antonio for a Wednesday tilt versus the Spurs . The Grizzlies received a remarkably balanced offensive performance from their starters , something they have significantly lacked in many games this season . Gasol collected 15 points and the aforementioned 10 boards , while point guard Mike Conley continued his recent stretch of resurgent play on offense . The veteran tallied 21 points , six assists , and four rebounds , for his fourth game of 20 points or more in the last five contests . Matt Barnes parlayed his rare starting opportunity into a solid tally of 14 points , seven rebounds , three assists and a pair of steals over 38 minutes . Jeff Green acquitted himself well filling in at power forward for the ailing Zach Randolph ( knee ) , pitching in 19 points , seven rebounds , three assists and a pair of blocks in a tough matchup against Nowitzki . Mario Chalmers led the Memphis reserves with 14 points , while JaMychal Green made the most of his return to the bench by amassing 13 points over just 17 minutes . The Grizzlies improved to 8 - 7 and currently reside in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to Houston for a Wednesday showdown versus the Rockets .


The Atlanta Hawks ( 11 - 7 ) used a balanced attack to overcome the powerful Memphis Grizzlies ( 9 - 8 ) by a score of 116 - 101 . Memphis had a strong first quarter and jumped to a 36 - 29 lead but Atlanta won the next three quarters , including a definitive 31 - 19 fourth quarter . Atlanta had six players score in double digits and an impressive 25 assists on 35 made field goals . Paul Milsap led the way with a big double double consisting of 23 points on 6 - 10 shooting , 11 - 13 from the foul line and 14 rebounds . Jeff Teague was the engine for the Hawks with 20 points on 5 - 7 shooting , 4 - 6 from deep , and seven assists in just 29 minutes . Al Horford posted 16 points and four rebounds , the big man shot an efficient 2 - 3 from long range . Kent Bazemore played despite being considered doubtful with a sore ankle and played well , finishing with 14 points , three rebounds and two assists . Memphis also had six players score in double digits but shot a poor 43 percent from the field as a team . Mike Conley was the high point man for the Grizz with 16 and dished a generous nine assists . Matt Barnes chipped in 15 points in 27 minutes , shooting 3 - 7 from deep . Vince Carter saw some extended minutes and took advantage with 14 points on 4 - 10 shooting from the field , including 4 - 9 from long range . Courtney Lee also chipped in 14 points off the bench . Zach Randolph was missed as he sat this one out with a sore knee . Atlanta will be back in action on Saturday night as they continue their road trip with a game in San Antonio . Memphis will have a day off before hosting Philadelphia on Sunday .


The Memphihs Grizzlies ( 10 - 8 ) almost got caught sleeping by the Philadelphia 76ers ( 0 - 18 ) but woke up just in time get the 92 - 84 win . Philadelphia led 76 - 71 with 7:38 left in the fourth quarter but Memphis sprung to life and went on a 21 - 8 run from that point on . The 6ers have now tied the worst start ever by an NBA team , 0 - 18 . Phili was moving the ball well as a team and finished with 23 assists for 30 made field goals . Isaiah Canaan led the way in scoring for the 76ers , with 16 points , although on poor 5 - 15 shooting . Jahlil Okafor struggled shooting as well , going 3 - 11 from the field but still finished with nine points and a big 13 rebounds . Robert Covington contributed 12 points , seven rebounds , four assists and a greedy seven steals . Covington however , had eight turnovers . The Grizzlies ' late surge propelled them to the win and allowed them to remain comfortably in the top eight in the West . Mike Conley led the way in scoring with 20 points , five assists , four rebounds and two blocked shots . Zach Randolph posted a double double with 17 points and 11 rebounds . Matt Barnes came up big off the bench , helping to spark the Grizzlies ' late rally and finished with 13 points , five assists , eight rebounds and two steals . Marc Gasol chipped in nine points , 12 rebounds , three assists and four blocks . Next up Memphis will be playing in New Orleans on Tuesday night . The 76ers will look to avoid making history on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Lakers . A loss would leave the 76ers with the worst start in NBA history .


The San Antonio Spurs ( 16 - 4 ) dominated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 11 - 9 ) on Thursday , winning 103 - 83 . Spurs star Kawhi Leonard continued his dominant breakout season , torching the Grizzlies for 27 points on extremely efficient 9 - for - 13 shooting , including 7 - for - 9 from beyond the three - point line . Leonard paired the impressive scoring outburst with his well - known lockdown defense , recording two steals and a block and playing a stellar game on both sides of the ball . On a less positive note , shooting guard Danny Green 's woes from the field continued , as he shot 0 - for - 5 and recorded just two points on the game . The whole Grizzlies squad , meanwhile , struggled from the field , shooting a paltry 38 percent including just 2 - for - 16 from deep . While the Grizzlies are not known as a three - point shooting team , Thursday 's contest marked one of their worst efforts of the season from beyond the arc . Memphis had been rising up the ranks of the Western Conference leading up to the game ; however , the powerhouse Spurs simply seemed to outmatch them on both sides of the ball . The Spurs remain the second seed in the Western Conference , extending their lead over Oklahoma City by yet another game . San Antonio will look to continue their hot start as they prepare to take on Boston on Saturday . The Grizzlies , meanwhile , will hope to bounce back from the loss as they face off against Phoenix on Sunday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 12 - 9 ) defeated the Phoenix Suns ( 8 - 13 ) in highlight fashion on Sunday in Memphis , with a final score of 95 - 93 . This game was tied with two seconds left and a Phoenix inbound . The Suns turned the ball over on the inbound play , leaving 1 seconds on the clock . Memphis came out of the timeout with Courtney Lee inbounding . Lee lobbed it to the rim as Jeff Green came off a couple of screens to throw it down and give the Grizzlies the win . The Suns shot only 43 percent from the field , including 29 percent from deep . They also had a troubling 18 turnovers , one of which led directly to the loss . Eric Bledsoe led Phoenix in scoring with 23 points on 8 - 22 shooting , along with seven rebounds and six assists . Brandon Knight finished with 17 points , five assists and four rebounds . Jon Leuer shot only 3 - 11 from the field , but finished with a double - double of 10 points and 11 rebounds , along with four assists and three blocked shots as a starter . The Suns were still missing Tyson Chandler and have now lost eight of their last nine games . The Grizzlies have now won their last eight match - ups against Phoenix and currently have won nine of their last 12 games . Marc Gasol had a big game with 22 points , eight rebounds and two blocks , in 36 minutes . Courtney Lee came up huge in 28 minutes off the bench , finishing with 18 points , six assists and four rebounds , including the game winning assist on Jeff Green 's alley - oop . Green had seven points and nine rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench . Mike Conley shot a poor 4 - 14 from the field but finished with 12 points , six assists and three steals . Next up Memphis will be at home on Tuesday , when the Thunder come to town . Phoenix will wind up their six - game road trip with the second game of a back - to - back on Monday in Chicago .


The Oklahoma City Thunder ( 13 - 8 ) ran circles around the Memphis Grizzlies ( 12 - 10 ) on Tuesday , winning 125 - 88 . After getting off to a 59 - 47 lead in the first half , the Thunder ran away with the game in the third quarter , dominating the Grizzlies 39 - 16 . Per usual , the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook led the way for OKC . Despite not playing in the fourth quarter of the blowout , both superstars posted big numbers . Durant shot the lights out , hitting 11 of 14 from the floor en route to a game - high 32 points . The scoring outburst was accompanied by 10 rebounds , six assists , and a trio of steals . Westbrook , meanwhile , took on the role of facilitator for the Thunder offense , making way for Durant 's hot hand . The All-Star point guard tallied 16 assists while also recording 13 points on efficient 5 - for - 7 shooting . The Grizzlies , however , saw disappointing play across the board . Star big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph simply could n't get the job done on the offensive end , combining for just 20 points . It seemed that no one on Memphis could get their shots to fall , as the Grizzlies shot just 41 percent from the field and knocked down only three three - pointers . The team also looked helpless on the defensive end , as they could do nothing to stop their opponents from knocking down their shots . OKC shot a whopping 56 percent from the field including 50 percent from beyond the arc . Memphis sits towards the middle of the pack of Western Conference playoff contenders . They will hope to push themselves up in the rankings in the second half of their back - to - back , as they travel to Detroit on Wednesday to take on the Pistons . Things look brighter for the third - seed Thunder , as they have two superstars both playing at a high level . Their next contest will come at home on Thursday against Atlanta .


The Charlotte Hornets ( 14 - 8 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 13 - 11 ) 123 - 99 on Friday . Charlotte has been impressive on offense throughout their first 21 contests , coming into Friday as a top 10 - ranked unit with an average of 102 points scored per game . An integral component of their success has been the play of stalwart point guard Kemba Walker and offseason acquisition Nicolas Batum , with the latter making a considerable impact in a Hornets uniform now that he 's fully recovered from the wrist problems that plagued him throughout his final campaign in Portland . The Dynamic Duo were at it again Friday , with Walker managing 33 points , his third outing with 30 or more on the season . The 25 - year - old added six assists and five rebounds in a dynamic performance . Meanwhile , Batum bounced back from two modest efforts to post 20 points , four rebounds and a pair of assists . They spearheaded a Hornets attack that led to Charlotte 's third - highest scoring total of the season . In addition to the pair of standout efforts , the visitors received the bulk of their remaining points from the bench . Three Hornets reserves tallied double - digit scoring , led by Jeremy Lin 's 16 points . Frank Kaminsky III posted the second - highest point total of his career with 15 points , and Jeremy Lamb , who 's been outstanding in a reserve role all season , contributed 10 points , his ninth double - digit scoring performance over the last 10 games . Charlotte improved to 14 - 8 and remains in first place in the Eastern Conference 's Southeast Division . They head home for a Saturday night showdown versus the Boston Celtics . The Grizzlies were led by a near double - double from Marc Gasol , who poured in 17 points and added nine rebounds , five assists , a pair of steals and a block . Mike Conley was right behind his teammate with 16 points , four assists , three rebounds and a pair of blocks . Zach Randolph ( 13 points ) and Tony Allen ( 10 points ) joined Gasol and Conley in double - digit scoring , and Courtney Lee paced the Memphis bench with 12 points , two rebounds and an assist . Matt Barnes , he of the game - winning half - court shot against the Pistons , could n't conjure up similar heroics in Friday 's blowout , but pitched in with 11 points in a reserve role . Memphis fell to 13 - 11 and currently resides in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head to Miami to face the Heat on Sunday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 14 - 12 ) defeated the Washington Wizards ( 10 - 13 ) Monday 112 - 95 at the FedExForum in Memphis . The game was essentially won in the first 36 minutes , as by the end of the third quarter , the Grizzlies held a 22 - point lead and the hole was simply too much for the Bradley Beal-less Wizards to overcome . Marc Gasol led the way for Memphis in the winning effort , stuffing the stat sheet on his way to recording 24 points , 12 rebounds and six assists in 39 minutes . But Gasol was just one of six Grizzlies - including all five starters - to score in double figures Monday night . Matt Barnes had an impressive outing of 20 points and six rebounds , Mike Conley recorded a double - double of 18 points and 11 assists , while Jeff Green and Courtney Lee each scored 15 points . Mario Chalmers ( 12 ) was the sixth and final Memphis player to reach double digits , playing 19 minutes off the bench . For the Wizards , it was Gary Neal who led the way on a night where the Washington starters struggled mightily , as he scored 24 points in 31 minutes off the bench . It was not star point guard John Wall 's night , as he managed to shoot a poor 2 - of - 11 from the field en route to recording six points and nine assists in 28 minutes . Jared Dudley ( 14 ) and Marcin Gortat ( 10 ) were the only starters to score in double figures , while Ramon Sessions scored 14 points in 26 minutes off the bench . Up next , the Grizzlies will travel to Chicago Wednesday to take on the Bulls , while the Wizards will head to San Antonio Wednesday to play the Spurs .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 15 - 14 ) defeated the Indiana Pacers ( 16 - 10 ) 96 - 84 on Saturday . The Pacers entered Saturday 's contest with the two - seed in the Eastern Conference , but fell to the Grizzlies on account of poor shooting from both the field and 3 - point territory . The 17 turnovers committed by Indiana summed up a sloppy night on the road overall as well . Paul George led all scorers with 29 points , in addition to six rebounds and two assists on 8 - of - 22 shooting . George 's 26 points per game ( prior to Saturday 's performance ) ranked fifth in the league and he has also seen success from the 3 - point line , save for tonight , as he finished 4 - of - 12 from deep . Monta Ellis added 13 points , two rebounds and an assist , while Jordan Hill provided 10 points and 13 rebounds off the bench . Both players shot 50 percent from the field , although the team shot 39 percent and a rough 18 percent with from 3 - point territory . C.J . Miles failed to get any sort of rhythm going and finished with zero points on 0 - of - 9 shooting . Ian Mahinmi contributed seven points and six rebounds , but played fewer minutes than backup centers Hill and Lavoy Allen . The Grizzlies defense prowess controlled the game and wrecked havoc on the Pacers shooters , and the strong team performance ended a rough 1 - 4 stretch of five games . Mike Conley led all Grizzlies scorers with 20 points , to go along with four rebounds , eight assists and four steals on 6 - of - 16 shooting . Matt Barnes provided a spark in the second half and rounded out the box score with 15 points , 10 rebounds and two assists . Marc Gasol 's 19 points and 12 rebounds completed his seventh double - double of the season , in addition to six assists on an efficient 9 - of - 18 shooting . Tony Allen ( knee ) missed his fifth consecutive game , but will look to return to the lineup this week . The Pacers will visit the Western Conference 's second best squad , San Antonio ( 23 - 5 ) , on Monday , while the Grizzlies will visit the Philadelphia 76ers ( 1 - 27 ) on Tuesday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 17 - 16 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 5 - 26 ) 112 - 96 on Sunday . The Grizzlies seem to have discovered a successful formula with their current frontcourt rotation . Coach Dave Joerger moved veteran Zach Randolph to the bench nine games ago , promoting Matt Barnes and Jeff Green to the starting lineup in the process . Since the personnel shift , Randolph has tallied six double - digit scoring performances , while receiving a few extra minutes of valuable rest each night . Meanwhile , both Barnes and Green have put together some productive outings with the additional playing time . Sunday provided a tangible example of the positive results the rotation has brought , with Randolph producing 16 points , three rebounds and a steal over just 20 minutes . Green amassed 17 points and four rebounds himself , while Barnes only managed a modest five points , but hauled in eight boards . The Grizzlies also outscored the Lakers in the paint by the comfortable margin of 44 - 28 , and outrebounded them on the defensive glass , 34 - 28 . The visitors also received solid efforts from three other members of their starting five , Marc Gasol , Mike Conley and Courtney Lee . Gasol pitched in 16 points and added six rebounds and a steal , while the pair of guards combined for 32 points , six rebounds , eight assists and five swipes . Randolph 's aforementioned 16 points paced the Memphis bench , and Mario Chalmers joined him as the other double - digit scoring reserve with 11 points . The backup point guard supplemented his scoring with seven assists and a steal over the season - high 29 minutes he received . The Grizzlies improved their record to 17 - 16 and currently reside in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They head home to face the Miami Heat on Tuesday . The Lakers could not follow up their scrappy Christmas Day effort versus the Clippers with a similar performance . They fell into a 59 - 46 hole by halftime , and although they showed some life after intermission , the outcome of the game was never truly in question . Kobe Bryant did continue his stretch of considerably improved play by leading the Lakers with a 19 - point tally on 6 of 15 shooting . He added three assists and a pair of rebounds , and now has 10 straight double - digit scoring games . Rookie Larry Nance , Jr. turned in a notable performance of his own , contributing a career - high 17 points and hauling in 11 boards for his first career double - double . Jordan Clarkson was the only other starter with double - digit points , pouring in 12 and adding three assists and a pair of rebounds . 2015 first - round pick D'Angelo Russell paced the Lakers ' reserves with 10 points , three assists and a steal , his third consecutive double - digit scoring effort . Los Angeles fell to 5 - 26 and remains in last place in the Western Conference 's Pacific Division . They head to Charlotte for a Monday showdown with the Hornets .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 18 - 16 ) defeated the Miami Heat ( 18 - 13 ) 99 - 90 in overtime at the FedExForum in Memphis on Tuesday . It looked like the Grizzlies were going to close this game out in regulation , but the Heat finished on an 11 - 2 run to force overtime . Memphis did n't panic , exploding for 16 points in the extra session to pull away from the scrappy visitors . Free throw shooting proved to be the difference in the contest , as the Heat went just 9 - for - 18 from the charity stripe while the hosts were nearly perfect at 19 - for - 20 . The Grizzlies used a balanced team effort to pick up the victory , with four starters scoring at least 16 points . Marc Gasol came up hobbling after stepping on the foot of Heat point guard Goran Dragic in overtime , but showed no ill effects as he stayed in the game and ultimately finished with a team - leading 23 points , eight rebounds , six assists and four blocks . Zach Randolph added 17 points on efficient 7 - for - 10 shooting , while Jeff Green and Mike Conley both finished with 16 points . For the Heat , Chris Bosh led the team with 22 points , but was held scoreless after the third quarter while going 0 - for - 7 from the field down the stretch . Dwyane Wade contributed 19 points , five assists and five rebounds , and Hassan Whiteside scored five points and pulled down a game - high 11 rebounds in 37 minutes before fouling out in overtime . Miami 's next game will come at home against the Mavericks on Friday , while Memphis opens a three - game road trip in Utah on Saturday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 20 - 18 ) defeated the Denver Nuggets ( 13 - 24 ) 91 - 84 on Friday . Both teams entered the game with their rosters at less than full strength , and the result was a gritty , grind - it - out affair . The visitors were missing stalwart power forward Kenneth Faried , who was out due to the birth of his child , while the Grizzlies had their starting backcourt sidelined . Mike Conley was forced to miss a second consecutive contest with a left Achilles injury , while a hip contusion derailed two - guard Courtney Lee for the night . While the three players ' respective replacements all turned in serviceable efforts , it was some of the team 's most reliable performers that led the way . Denver 's attack was spearheaded by Danilo Gallinari , who managed his second 29 - point outing over the last three contests , and who scored over 20 points for the fourth straight game since returning from a six - game absence due to an ankle injury . Faried 's replacement on the night , Darrell Arthur , was actually the Nuggets ' second leading scorer , managing 12 points , nine rebounds , a pair of assists and a pair of blocks . Gary Harris was the only other starter with double - digit scoring , pouring in 11 points and adding five rebounds , an assist and a steal . Jusuf Nurkic took another positive step in his gradual return to action , collecting six points , six rebounds and a block over 18 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets fell to 13 - 24 and remain in fourth place in the Western Conference 's Northwest Division . They head back home and await the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday . Although Memphis saw all five members of their starting unit tally double - digit points , they were actually led in scoring by Zach Randolph , who pitched in 24 points , six rebounds , an assist and three blocks . Jeff Green 's near double - double headed up the starters , with the Grizzlies ' forward contributing 16 points , nine rebounds , two assists and a steal . Frontcourt mate Matt Barnes was right behind him with a stat - sheet - stuffing performance that consisted of 15 points , seven rebounds , three assists and a block . Marc Gasol and Conley 's stand - in for the night , Mario Chalmers , posted a pair of 12 - point efforts . Gasol had a relatively quiet night on the boards with only four rebounds , but dished out a trio of assists and also snatched five steals . Meanwhile , Chalmers had a slow first half , but came on after intermission to finish with 12 points , six rebounds and four assists . Tony Allen did a fine job as Lee 's replacement , finishing with 10 points , nine rebounds , an assist , three steals and a block . The Grizzlies improved to 20 - 18 and remain in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They now await the Boston Celtics for Sunday showdown .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 21 - 18 ) slid past the Boston Celtics ( 19 - 18 ) 101 - 98 on Sunday . Avery Bradley returned for Boston after missing the past three - plus games with a hip injury , and was immediately reinserted into the starting lineup . The six - year pro 's outstanding defense and improved shooting have certainly been key to many a Celtics victory this season , and Bradley put together a solid effort in his return . The 25 - year - old managed 14 points , two rebounds and two steals over a robust 38 minutes , but notably came up empty with respect to his trademark three - pointers . His third and final missed attempt of the night from beyond the arc was the most crucial , as Bradley failed to drain a 26 - foot three - point jumper at the buzzer that would have sent the contest into overtime . Isaiah Thomas almost single - handedly was too much for the Grizzlies , as he posted a game - high 35 points , three rebounds , eight assists and a steal . He also tallied 10 of his points in the fourth quarter . Like Bradley , Amir Johnson also pitched in 14 points , and added nine rebounds , four assists and a block . Jae Crowder with the other Celtics starter with double - digit scoring , managing 10 points , a pair of rebounds , a pair of assists and four steals . Jared Sullinger led the reserves with 11 points , four rebounds and a steal . Boston fell to 19 - 18 and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division , now four games behind the first - place Toronto Raptors . The Celtics next head to New York for Tuesday showdown versus the Knicks . The Grizzlies once again were without the services of their starting backcourt , as Mike Conley and Courtney Lee remained sidelined with Achilles and hip injuries , respectively . As has been the case recently , it was a backup that spearheaded Memphis ' offensive charge , as Zach Randolph took advantage of the Celtics ' vulnerable frontcourt with a 25 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of assists , a steal and a pair of blocks . It was the 15 - year veteran 's third performance of over 20 points in the last four games , and his second double - double over that span , with Randolph having come off the bench in all of those contests . Mario Chalmers was next in line with an outstanding 18 - point , five - rebound , four - assist performance in Conley 's stead that included an 11 - for - 13 tally from the free - throw line . Four of those buckets from the charity stripe came in the fourth quarter , when the Grizzlies managed to overcome the 76 - 68 deficit they 'd entered the period with . Tony Allen was also highly efficient in his second start in place of Lee , posting a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included a pair of steals and a block . Not to be outdone , Marc Gasol poured in 11 points and hauled in 11 boards , with almost half his scoring haul ( five points ) coming during the Grizzlies ' comeback in the final period . Matt Barnes came just one rebound shy of joining the double - double parade himself , registering 12 points , nine boards , a pair of assists and a pair of blocks . Memphis improved to 21 - 18 and currently resides in third place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They await the Houston Rockets for an intra - divisional showdown on Tuesday .


The Houston Rockets ( 20 - 19 ) moved back over .500 for the first time since Dec. 21 with a victory Wednesday night over the Memphis Grizzlies ( 21 - 19 ) at FedEx Forum , 107 - 91 . Terrence Jones exploded for 10 of his 20 points in a decisive 35 - 22 fourth quarter for the Rockets , his first 20 - point game since doing it twice in a row back on November 13 and 14 . The Grizzlies worked their way back from a six - point deficit to begin the fourth quarter to tie it at 80 - 80 , but one of Jones 's two three - pointers of the period remaining gave the Rockets an 86 - 83 lead with 7:13 remaining , and they would n't relinquish it . Rockets star James Harden led all scorers with 25 points behind four three - pointers and a clean 9 - 10 performance from the free throw line . Dwight Howard 's 14 rebounds led all players , and he added 17 points on a sharp 6 - 10 shooting ( including a rare perfect 5 - 5 night from the free throw line ) . The Rockets shot a ludicrous 18 - 35 ( 51 percent ) from the three - point line , too much shooting for the Grizzlies to overcome . Marc Gasol 's 20 points on 8 - 15 shooting led the Grizzlies . Tony Allen added 17 points and Courtney Lee scored 16 , each on 6 - 12 shooting nights . But the Grizzlies just could n't produce enough offense to stay with Houston 's vicious three - point attack , despite a decent night from downtown themselves ( 7 - 18 , 39 percent ) . The Rockets return home Thursday night to take on Minnesota . Memphis will continue their homestand Friday night against the Pistons .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 22 - 19 ) defeated the Detroit Pistons ( 21 - 18 ) 103 - 101 at FedEx Forum on Thursday night . A wild fourth quarter made for an exciting finish in Memphis . The Grizzlies entered the fourth up by eight and even extended that lead to as many as 13 but Detroit did not flinch and quickly rallied back to take the lead , with seven minutes to go . The Pistons got up by as many as eight in the fourth but found themselves up 101 - 96 with three minutes left . From there until the end of the game Mario Chalmers was the only player to record any points , as he scored seven straight . First a lay up , then he got fouled on a three and hit all three free throws , tying the game at 101 . Then after a steal by Matt Barnes , he managed to hit a wild jumper and was fouled , putting Memphis up 103 - 101 with .8 seconds on the clock and Chalmers at the line . Mario missed the free throw on purpose , in order to allow the clock to expire , improving the Grizzlies home record to 14 - 7 . Matt Barnes was back in the line up after missing one game with a thumb contusion . Barnes ' 18 points ( 6 - 7 FG , 6 - 6 3Pt ) , including sizzling 6 - 6 shooting from long range , three rebounds and two steals played an integral role in Memphis grinding out this victory . Mario Chalmers led all scorers , with 25 points ( 9 - 15 FG , 2 - 6 3Pt , 5 - 6 FT ) , along with eight assists , four steals and three rebounds , in 41 minutes . Chalmers started in place of Mike Conley , who missed his fifth game with a sore left achilles . Marc Gasol struggled shooting but still finished the game with 19 points ( 8 - 20 FG ) , five rebounds and four assists , in 37 minutes . Detroit had six players score in double digits . Stanley Johnson led the Pistons in scoring with 19 points ( 7 - 14 FG , 5 - 9 3Pt ) , along with five rebounds and two steals , in 25 minutes off the bench . Ersan Ilyasova had 17 points ( 6 - 13 FG , 3 - 5 3Pt ) , nine rebounds and two assists , in 26 minutes , while Andre Drummond finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds , in 33 minutes . As a team the Pistons gave up 20 turnovers . The Pistons have now lost two in a row and will need to shape up quick before they fall out of the top eight in the East . The Pistons will be heading home to host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday . Another loss would put Detroit 's position in the top eight in jeopardy . The Grizzlies will host the Knicks on Saturday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 23 - 19 ) stifled the New York Knicks ( 20 - 22 ) en route to a 103 - 95 win Saturday . This game was tight throughout , but Memphis buckled down over the final 12 minutes for an impressive win . In fact , the game was tied going into the fourth quarter and the Grizzlies outscored the Knicks 30 - 22 to pull out the win . The rebounding has been a big issue for Memphis all season , but they won that battle 44 to 36 here . They also shot an efficient 5 - for - 10 from long distance , with some big three 's late to secure the victory . The Knicks came into this game hot , but they simply could n't muster up enough offense late to prevail with a big road win . The offensive struggles have to be taken into context though , as the Knicks were without All-Star Carmelo Anthony for this game . Kristaps Porzingis stepped up in Anthony 's absence , by tallying 17 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals in the loss . Langston Galloway got his first start of the season and played very well , as he scored 11 points to go along with 11 rebounds and five assists . New York has a good chance to win in their next game though , as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday . Memphis has been playing much better lately and they appear to be back to their grit - n - grind style of play . They held the Knicks to just nine points in the first nine minutes of the fourth quarter and really buckled down late to seal the win . Marc Gasol was the star of the night though , as he scored a season - high 37 points to go along with eight boards . Jeff Green has been struggling recently , but he scored 18 points off the bench here in an impressive performance . The Grizzlies shot 48 percent from the field and 50 percent from three - point range , which is one of their best offensive games all year . Up next is a big game in Memphis , as they have their annual Martin Luther King Day game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 24 - 19 ) defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans ( 13 - 27 ) 101 - 99 on Monday . This was a back - and - forth game the whole way , featuring 18 lead changes and 14 ties . It came down to the wire as Marc Gasol missed two free throws that would have put the game out of reach . Instead , the score remained 100 - 97 with 12 seconds left . New Orleans elected to go for a lay - up , making it a one - point game with four seconds to go . They then fouled Courtney Lee , who hit the first of two free throws . The Pelicans would have had one last chance , but Marc Gasol pulled down the rebound , making up for his earlier missed free throws , and allowed the clock to run out . This was the final game of a six - game home stand for Memphis . Mike Conley was back in the starting line up after missing five games with a sore achilles . He logged a double - double with 15 points and 10 assists , in 27 minutes . Marc Gasol had a double - double as well , with 16 points and 10 rebounds , along with six assists , two steals and one block , in 39 minutes . Jeff Green and Matt Barnes each chipped in 16 points off the bench . The Grizzlies have now won three in a row and have a chance to distance themselves from the pack in the West . New Orleans was looking for its third straight win but fell short to the Grizzlies for the second time this season . Tyreke Evans sat this one out with a sore right knee , leaving Norris Cole to start . Cole finished with 10 points and four assists , in 30 minutes . Anthony Davis was quiet in the second half but finished with 21 points , eight rebounds , three steals , three blocks and two assists , in 36 minutes . Jrue Holiday led the Pelicans in scoring with 23 points ( 9 - 13 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt ) , along with nine assists and two rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . The Pelicans will be right back in action on the second night of a back to back as they host the Timberwolves on Tuesday . The Grizzlies will have a few days rest before they travel to Denver to face off against the pesky Nuggets on Thursday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 26 - 20 ) defeated the visiting Orlando Magic ( 20 - 23 ) 108 - 102 in overtime at FedEx Forum on Monday . The game had 21 lead changes and was tight throughout regulation , but a Jeff Green hook shot from about 12 feet out forced overtime where Memphis dominated . Green recorded a season - high 30 points with eight rebounds , two steals and an assist in 31 minutes off the bench , as the Grizzlies won for the 10th time in their last 11 at home . Memphis saw Tony Allen return to the lineup after missing two games with a sore knee and hamstring . Allen was in top form as he posted a career - high 12 rebounds with nine points and four steals in 40 minutes . Zach Randolph recorded a double - double with 18 points ( 8 - 16 FG ) and 13 rebounds in a solid bounce - back win for the Grizzlies after their previous loss . The Magic , in the first of a three - game road trip , came out strong , scoring 65 points in the first half against the renowned Memphis defense . Three players scored a team - high 16 points , including Evan Fournier , who also had five assists and three rebounds in 35 minutes off the bench . Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds , as well as three assists and two blocked shots in 39 minutes . Tobias Harris finished with 16 points , four rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes . Orlando made 19 turnovers , leading to their sixth loss in a row . The Magic will continue their road trip by playing their second game in as many nights in Milwaukee on Tuesday . The Grizzlies have a couple days off before they play host to the Bucks on Thursday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 27 - 20 ) earned an emphatic 103 - 83 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks ( 20 - 28 ) at FedEx Forum on Thursday . The Grizzlies have sat comfortably at fifth in the Western Conference for the majority of the season , and Thursday 's win only solidifies the team 's spot in the rankings . Memphis 's reputation as a grind - it - out defensive team came to fruition against the Bucks , as they held Milwaukee to a platry 37 percent from the field . On offense , however , Memphis shot a respectable 48 percent . Sixth man Jeff Green delivered a 21 - point spark off the bench , while center Marc Gasol notched 15 points , eight rebounds , and four assists . Milwaukee 's loss puts the team even further outside the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference . While center Greg Monroe posted a much - needed 21 points , the rest of the Bucks simply could not find the basket : Giannis Antetokounmpo went just 2 of 10 from the field , while Khris Middleton shot 6 for 18 on the night . The team 's scoring troubles were compounded by their inability to hit from deep ; Milwaukee hit just one three - pointer on the night . The Bucks face the second half of a back - to - back on Friday , as they return home to host the Miami Heat . Memphis , meanwhile , sees action Sunday against the surging Sacramento Kings .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 28 - 20 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 20 - 27 ) 121 - 117 at FedEx Forum on Saturday . DeMarcus Cousins left the game late in the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg under the basket , but was a key part in sparking a failed comeback effort throughout the final period . The Kings fell behind early in the game and allowed the Grizzlies to pile on a 20 - point lead . Cousins did most of his damage from the free throw line , and finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds before exiting the game . Rudy Gay found a rhythm late in the game , knocking down jumper after jumper to dent the double digit lead and pull the game within two points with 5:0 remaining in the fourth quarter . Gay finished with 21 points , seven rebounds and three assists on 6 - of - 12 shooting . Rajon Rondo fouled out of the game , which dealt a heavy blow to the Kings chances with their two superstars sidelined , but rounded out the box score with 15 points , eight assists and six rebounds . The Kings will host the MIlwaukee Bucks ( 20 - 29 ) on Monday . Memphis got off to a hot start behind Tony Allen and Jeff Green , who outpaced the Kings up and down the court throughout the first quarter . The Grizzlies started to break down defensively during the fourth quarter , and DeMarcus Cousins was simply bullying his way to the free throw line , but Courtney Lee was clutch from the charity stripe when Sacramento needed to foul . Jeff Green led all scorers with 29 points , two rebounds and two assists , while Tony Allen earned most of his 12 points early and added five rebounds . Marc Gasol led the front court and finished with six points and five rebounds on 7 - of - 14 shooting on 34 minutes . The Grizzlies will visit the New Orleans Pelicans ( 18 - 28 ) on Monday .


In a matchup of two Southwestern Division rivals that look bound for the playoffs , the Dallas Mavericks ( 29 - 25 ) beat out the Memphis Grizzlies ( 30 - 21 ) in overtime , 114 - 110 . Small forward Chandler Parsons proved to be a key difference - maker in Saturday 's matchup , as he led the game with 26 points . Parsons was lights - out from the field , shooting 10 - for - 15 including 5 - for - 8 from beyond the arc . After beginning the season hampered by injuries , Parsons has begun to settle in since mid - January , and is now averaging 20 points in his last 10 outings . Also integral to the Dallas win was point guard Deron Williams , who served as an offensive general with 22 points and 11 assists dished out . As a whole , Dallas thrived behind the arc , hitting 15 three - pointers against a Grizzlies team notorious for poor shooting from deep . Memphis has held steady in the fifth slot in the Western Conference throughout the season . The `` grit and grind `` team shot an impressive 50 percent from the field , but could not seem to stop Dallas 's deadly three - point shooters . Big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph led the offensive effort , posting 22 points and 20 points respectively . Randolph also notched a double - double , pulling down 14 rebounds . The Grizzlies will host the Trail Blazers on Monday . Dallas will have more rest , as the Mavs do n't see the court until they face Utah on Tuesday .


The Portland Trail Blazers ( 26 - 27 ) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies ( 30 - 22 ) 112 - 106 in overtime on Monday night . There was n't a whole lot to decipher these two teams on the stat sheet , as nearly every statistic was tight . Both teams hovered around 50 percent shooting in a surprisingly offensive game . The key for Portal was the bench production , as they got 47 bench points to the Grizzlies 31 . Portland looked dead and buried late in the fourth quarter , but made a tip - in with less than a second left to send this one into overtime . Damian Lillard was the star of the show , as he tallied 33 points , four rebounds and five assists in the victory . C.J . McCollum was great as well , as he amassed 21 points , six assists and three rebounds . The Trail Blazers will play the Houston Rockets in their last game before the All-Star break on Wednesday . Memphis has been playing great lately , but they lost more than a game here . Marc Gasol left after 10 minutes of action due to a foot injury . Zach Randolph did step up in his absence though , as he scored 26 points to go along with nine rebounds . Mike Conley led the team with 27 points , but no other player scored more than 12 in the loss . On deck for Memphis is a date with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 32 - 22 ) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves ( 17 - 38 ) 109 - 104 on Friday . The entertaining back - and - forth affair featured new - look lineups for both clubs , although the bigger facelift was on the side of the hometown Grizzlies . While Minnesota 's Andrew Wiggins slid over to small forward to make room for two - time Slam Dunk Contest champ Zach LaVine at shooting guard , Memphis began life in earnest without the sidelined Marc Gasol ( foot ) and the jettisoned Jeff Green and Courtney Lee . JaMychal Green helped to fortify the front court in Gasol 's stead , while part - time starters Matt Barnes and Tony Allen took the place of the latter two . All of the aforementioned players managed solid - to - stellar performances in their new roles , leading to a highly competitive matchup that the Grizzlies were able to triumph in due in to their superior shooting and ball security . Memphis was able to outperform Minnesota 49 percent to 41 percent from the field , while eliciting 20 turnovers from the visitors and only committing 14 of their own . Minnesota was led by LaVine 's 22 points , which he complemented with a pair of rebounds and a steal . Wiggins was n't far behind , tallying 20 points , five assists , a pair of rebounds and a steal . Meanwhile , the Timberwolves ' frontcourt was the scene of a pair of dominating double - doubles , led by Gorgui Dieng 's 14 - point , 12 - rebound performance that also included an assist , three steals and a block . Karl-Anthony Towns pitched in with 11 points and 15 boards of his own , along with three assists , a steal and two blocks . Shabazz Muhammad and Kelvin Martin contributed a pair of 12 - point efforts to lead the bench . The former also supplied three rebounds and an assist , while the latter contributed a pair of boards and an assist . The Timberwolves remain in last place in the Western Conference 's Northwest Division . They head home to face off against the New York Knicks on Saturday night . As expected , Mike Conley took charge of the offense in the absence of the aforementioned trio of players , totaling 25 points , seven assists , four rebounds and two steals . Zach Randolph was next in line with a 17 - point , eight - rebound effort that also included an assist . Barnes pitched in with 11 points , five boards , two assists , two steals and a block . Green came within a point of a double - double , hauling in 11 boards , handing out two assists , and recording three steals and three blocks . Allen supplied nine points , two rebounds , two assists and a steal . Veteran Vince Carter turned back the clock in pacing the reserves , recording a season - high 15 points , and adding four rebounds and a pair of steals . The Grizzlies remain in second place in the Western Conference 's Southwest Division . They now head to Toronto to take on the Raptors in a Sunday showdown .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 33 - 23 ) won a shootout Wednesday night over the Los Angeles Lakers ( 11 - 48 ) at FedExForum , 128 - 119 . The Lakers hit 17 three - pointers , a season high , but the Grizzlies set a season high in threes of their own with 13 and shot a brilliant 57 percent as they managed withstand Los Angeles 's surprising offensive attack . Memphis 's 128 points also marked a season high , the previous being 122 against Oklahoma City way back in November . Matt Barnes hit five three - pointers as he scored a team - high 25 points ( 9 - 14 FG ) for the Grizzlies . Mike Conley scored 24 ( 10 - 14 FG , 2 - 4 3PT ) and added eight assists , and P.J . Hairston got into the three - point action , nailing four of his seven attempts as he scored 17 points . All five Grizzlies starters finished in double figures , as did Brandan Wright , who scored 15 on 7 - 10 shooting off the bench . Jordan Clarkson led all scorers with 28 as he shot 10 - 18 from the floor and a brilliant 6 - 11 from three - point range . D'Angelo Russell scored 22 ( 8 - 19 FG , 3 - 9 3PT ) and added eight assists and four rebounds and Lou Williams added 22 points in 22 minutes off the bench . But the Lakers starting frontcourt of Kobe Bryant , Julius Randle and Roy Hibbert combined to score just 25 points against 51 for Memphis 's starting front court of Barnes , Jeff Green and Zach Randolph . The Grizzlies and Lakers will finish out this home - and - home series with a rematch Friday night at Staples Center .


The Memphis Grizzlies ( 36 - 24 ) defeated the Sacramento Kings ( 24 - 35 ) 104 - 98 on Wednesday . The statistics would indicate a Sacramento win , but they simply could n't do enough to pull out a big road victory . The Kings outshot the Grizzlies 48 percent to 44 percent and outrebounded them 44 to 37 . Sacramento also dominated the assisting numbers , as they dished out 31 assists to Memphis ' 20 . The key for the Grizzlies was their free - throw shooting , as they went 29 - for - 33 , with the Kings going just 11 - for - 20 . Despite trailing by 16 at the half , the Kings made a valiant effort in a close game . DeMarcus Cousins struggled with his shot , but still finished with 18 points , 16 rebounds , six assists , three steals and two blocks in the loss . The bench was solid as well , with Marco Belinelli and Darren Collison combining for 33 points . Rajon Rondo did a great job of setting up the offense , as he handed out 17 assists to add to his league - leading total . Sacramento has a quick turnaround , as they play the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in their next game . Memphis did n't play their best game here , but they continued their winning ways . Mike Conley was huge , as he tallied 24 points , five assists and three steals in the win . Zach Randolph also played well , as he amassed 19 points and eight rebounds . JaMychal Green and Mario Chalmers gave the team a nice spark off the bench , as they each scored 15 points and snatched three steals a price . Up next for Memphis is a matchup against the Utah Jazz on Friday .