At 31 years old , Chris Paul is beginning to make a case for this as the best season of his career . Heading into Monday 's matchup against Brooklyn , Paul was shooting a career - high 45 percent on three - point attempts , averaging a league - best 3 steals per game , and turning the ball over less than twice per game . In just 25 minutes on the floor Monday , Paul was able to improve all of those figures , going 4 - of - 6 from three and 8 - of - 11 overall , grabbing five steals , and turning the ball over just once . On top of that , Paul scored a team - high 21 points and dished out nine assists . It was another solid outing for the Clippers ' Blake Griffin as well , as the forward scored 20 points while grabbing six rebounds and recording six assists . On the opposing side , Nets ' guard Bojan Bogdanovic stepped into a leading role for the shorthanded Nets ' offense . Bogdanovic led the team with 18 points on 8 - of - 11 shooting . Former No . 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett did not enjoy the same success , however , as he shot just 2 - of - 8 from the field .

The host Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Brooklyn Nets , 127 - 95 , at Staples Center on Monday night . The Clippers ( 10 - 1 ) became the first team to reach 10 wins on the season with Monday 's victory , and have made quick work of most teams on their run . One of the key factors to their success has been its league - best defense , which was on full display against Brooklyn . The Clippers held their opponents to 44 percent shooting and forced 21 turnovers on the night . Big man Mo Speights provided an extra defensive boost for LA , recording two steals and three blocks off the bench . Defense was n't the only story , however , as the Clippers were able to score a ridiculous 127 points on 53 percent shooting . Point guard Chris Paul led the offense with 21 points and nine assists , while All-Star power forward Blake Griffin trailed not far behind with 20 points and six assists . Los Angeles was able to score seemingly at will from beyond the three - point line , as the team shot 56 percent from three - point range . Brooklyn ( 4 - 6 ) , meanwhile , was bitten with the injury bug prior to the contest . Point guard Jeremy Lin ( hamstring ) as well as backup Isaiah Whitehead ( concussion ) were sidelined , while star center Brook Lopez was given the game off to rest . The absence of key players did the Nets no favors , as the team struggled mightily on both ends of the floor . Former No . 1 overall pick turned D-League call - up , Anthony Bennett was forced to play 26 minutes , shooting just 2 - of - 8 during that stretch . The game was put out of reach for Brooklyn almost immediately , as Los Angeles took a 39 - 14 lead in the first quarter . The Nets will stay at Staples Center to play the Lakers on Tuesday , while the Clippers will host the Grizzlies on Wednesday .


The visiting Memphis Grizzlies snapped the host Los Angeles Clippers ' seven - game win streak with a 111 - 107 win on Wednesday . After a historically strong start to the season , the Clippers ( 10 - 2 ) took their second loss in heartbreaking fashion . Memphis came out strong in the second quarter , establishing a 15 - point lead by halftime . Los Angeles was able to fight back and hold the lead with under 30 seconds to go in the game . However , a foul and turnover put the Clippers up just one with 14 seconds remaining , at which point Grizzlies ' ( 6 - 5 ) center Marc Gasol hit a game - winning three - pointer . The Clippers missed their opportunity to tie or win on the final possession , as the ball slipped out of guard J.J. Redick 's hands to give Memphis the game . Memphis was able to do what no team had done to Los Angeles yet this season : score in bunches from beyond the three - point line . The Grizzlies hit 15 three - pointers on 57 percent shooting from beyond the arc . 11 of those makes came from point guard Mike Conley , who led the team with 30 points , and Gasol , who had 26 points and the game - winner . Conley was able to shoot 9 - of - 12 from the field while also dishing out eight assists and holding Clippers ' All-Star Chris Paul to just nine points . Los Angeles , meanwhile , struggled in large part due to Paul 's off night . The All-Star had just nine points on 3 - of - 11 shooting , and recorded only six assists . While Redick , who ultimately fumbled the potential game - winner , had a season - high 29 points , while he accounted for seven of the Clippers ' nine three - pointers . All-Star forward Blake Griffin was integral in leading the comeback effort for LA , however , posting 25 points , eight rebounds , and three assists without a turnover . Both teams will take the road on Friday , with the Grizzlies visiting Dallas and the Clippers seeing Sacramento .

The Grizzlies ' Mike Conley received the largest contract in NBA history over this offseason , and on Wednesday he showed why . Conley dominated every aspect of the game , scoring 30 points including seven three - pointers , dishing out eight assists , and recording three steals while playing solid defense on All-Star Chris Paul . Conley was n't the only jack - of - all - trades displaying a wide array of skills on Wednesday , however . Center Marc Gasol scored 26 points and showed his newfound range with four three - point shots . Gasol also recorded six rebounds and six assists . For the Clippers , it was a season - best night for guard J.J. Redick , who scored 29 points and hit seven three - pointers . All-Star Blake Griffin also thrived , scoring 25 points and pulling down eight rebounds . Point guard Chris Paul , however , had an uncharacteristically poor night , shooting just 3 - of - 11 en route to only nine points .


The Clippers took the lead for the first time with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter since leading 4 - 2 . They managed to erase a 19 - point deficit in the second quarter , coming within five points of the Bulls heading into the fourth and finishing the job with a 30 - 18 final quarter . The Clippers out - scored the Bulls 79 - 62 in the final three quarters . Dwyane Wade was hot from long range , hitting 5 - of - 9 , he also led the Bulls in scoring with 28 points , in 36 minutes . Jimmy Butler tallied 22 points but struggled in the process , shooting only 5 - of - 18 from the field . Meanwhile , Blake Griffin was on a mission , finishing with 26 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting , along with 13 rebounds , five assists and one steal , in 39 minutes . Marreese Speights provided a huge boost off the bench for the Clippers , hitting 4 - of - 5 of his three point attempts and scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter alone .

The Los Angeles Clippers battled back from a 19 - point deficit to grind out a huge win against the visiting Chicago Bulls , 102 - 95 , at Staples Center on Saturday . The Bulls ( 8 - 5 ) got out to a fantastic start , with a 33 - 23 first quarter and were able to extend their lead to 19 mid - way though the second quarter . However , the Clippers ( 12 - 2 ) battled back steadily over the final three quarters , but most definitively in the fourth , where they out - scored the Bulls 30 - 18 . Chicago led 77 - 72 after three quarters but the Clippers kept chipping away and eventually took their first lead of the game since leading 4 - 2 , when they went up 84 - 82 with seven minutes to go in the game . The Clippers did not let up and held the lead for the rest of the way , ending Chicago 's four - game win streak and bolstering their own record to 9 - 1 in their last 10 games . Blake Griffin was the high - point man for the Clippers , finishing with 26 points , along with 13 rebounds , five assists and a steal , in 39 minutes . Marreese Speights had his best game in a Clippers uniform , with 16 points , including 11 in the fourth quarter and 3 - of - 4 shooting from long range . The Clippers shot 41 percent as a team from distance and 47 percent overall . They now look ahead to Monday when they host the Raptors at Staples Center . Dwyane Wade had a great game , leading the Bulls with 28 points on 9 - of - 20 shooting , including hitting 5 - of - 9 from long range . Wade also tallied eight rebounds , three assists , two blocks and one steal as he showed that he still has what it takes to compete against even the toughest of opponents . Jimmy Butler added 22 points , while Taj Gibson chipped in 11 points on 5 - of - 8 shooting . The Bulls face the second night of a back - to - back as they stay in Los Angeles to take on the host Lakers on Sunday .


It was an offensive showcase as the Clippers and the Raptors faced off at Staples Center on Monday night . Both teams shot at least 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three - point range . The offensive output came from the usual suspects , as Los Angeles was led by Blake Griffin and Chris Paul with 26 points each . In addition to the scoring , Paul dished 12 assists and Griffin had six rebounds and seven assists . J.J Redick had another 20 points for the Clippers , including 9 - of - 9 from the free - throw line . DeAndre Jordan also hit nine free - throws , doing so on 14 attempts . The big man scored 17 and pulled down 15 rebounds . For Toronto , league - leading scorer DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points , while All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry scored 27 . The two guards each dished out seven assists and combined for just four turnovers .

The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday , 123 - 115 . Los Angeles ( 13 - 2 ) remains the first - ranked team in the NBA following Monday 's win . The team has seen just two losses in fifteen games , coming by margins of just two and four points each . The Clippers have dominated both ends of the floor en route to a league - best record , and Monday was no exception . It was a big night for the Clippers ' starting five , as three players scored 20 or more points and each starter scored at least 10 . The dynamic All-Star duo of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin scored 26 points each . DeAndre Jordan , meanwhile , scored 17 and hit 9 - of - 14 from the free - throw line . In the third quarter , the Raptors began to employ the common strategy of `` hacking `` the big man in hopes of missed free - throws . Instead , Jordan hit 5 - of - 6 in a three - possession stretch , putting the Clippers up by as much as 17 . Despite a valiant comeback attempt , Los Angeles was able to maintain the sizeable lead . Toronto ( 8 - 6 ) has now lost four of its last five outings and is falling in the Eastern Conference standings . Boston is now tied with Toronto for the lead in the Atlantic Division . The Raptors experienced heartbreak following a controversial overturned buzzer - beater in Sunday 's outing against Sacramento . The finish was less dramatic on Monday , as the Raptors were simply unable to overcome the lead established by the Clippers . The NBA 's leading scorer , DeMar DeRozan , scored an impressive 25 points , while teammate Kyle Lowry had 26 . The All-Star duo was unable to get the job done at Staples Center , however . The Clippers will visit Dallas on Wednesday , while Toronto will visit Houston .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center 111 - 102 on Sunday . The Pacers ( 10 - 10 ) spread the ball effectively and saw all five starters finish in double figures on their way to picking up wins in three of their last four contests . The Clippers ( 16 - 6 ) dropped their third game of the year at home , and have been sliding after a strong start to the season that once had them at the top of the Western Conference . The Pacers ' four - point halftime lead started to expand on behalf of Indiana throughout the third quarter . C.J . Miles trip to the free throw line with 1:46 left in the the third quarter extended the lead to 10 points , Thaddeus Young continued the trend for the Pacers after his two point bucket built the lead to 18 points midway through the fourth quarter , and Indiana did not need to look back after that . Young led the Pacers with 17 points , to go along with seven rebounds and two assists , while Paul George suited up and played 34 minutes . George finished with 16 points , seven rebounds and five assists on 6 - of - 13 shooting . Myles Turner , Jeff Teague and Monta Ellis all finished in double figures scoring , while Rodney Stuckey led the bench with 16 points . Blake Giffin turned in a big performance , but it was not enough to cut in the building Pacers lead in the second half . The forward totaled 24 points , 16 rebounds , five assists , one steal and two blocks on 10 - of - 21 shooting . J.J. Redick added five threes in the loss , and finished with 15 points . Next up , the Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday , while the Pacers play the second game of a back - to - back at the Warriors on Monday .

Blake Griffin had a standout performance in the Los Angeles Clippers ' 111 - 102 loss to the Indiana Pacers , rounding out the box score to the tune of 24 points , 16 rebounds , five assists , one steal and two blocks on 10 - of - 21 shooting . The Pacers , meanwhile , shot 49 percent from the field and had all five starters finish in double figures . Paul George , who had missed the previous three games with a sore left ankle , suited up and added 16 points , seven rebounds and five assists on 6 - of - 13 shooting . Thaddeus Young led the Pacers with 17 points , to go along with seven rebounds and two assists . Myles Turner added 12 points , Jeff Teague scored 15 points and Monta Ellis added 14 points . The Pacers went on to record 21 assists as a team in the win , but were quite balanced across the roster in that area , as George 's five led the team .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115 - 98 at Staples Center on Wednesday . The rivalry match went in favor of the Warriors ( 19 - 3 ) , even though Stephen Curry struggled on the floor of Staples Center again this season . Regardless which Los Angeles team gets put on the court , Curry is a surprising 4 - of - 28 across three contests this season . Kevin Durant also had one of his worst games in a Warriors jersey , but the team effort led by Klay Thompson 's 24 points and the Clippers 40 percent shooting from the field was more than enough to hold a 20 point lead throughout most of the game . After a Draymond Green three - pointer and a Curry and - 1 layup with 2:10 left in the first quarter , Golden State went up by 15 points and did not have to look back . The closest the Clippers ( 16 - 7 ) came was seven points following a Chris Paul jumper midway through the third quarter , which cut the lead to seven points , but Green , Durant and Curry ripped off a quick scoring run to put the game out of reach . Thompson finished with 24 points , four rebounds and three assists , Curry scored 19 points but failed to make a three - pointer on eight attempts and Durant went 5 - of - 17 from the field on his way to 16 points , eight rebounds and seven assists . Green had the best all around performance after scoring 22 points and grabbing five rebounds , in addition to four assists and two steals on 8 - of - 10 shooting . Jamal Crawford provided 21 points off the bench to lead all Clippers scorers , but Chris Paul , DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin combined for just 37 points on 41 shots from the field . The weak showing from the Los Angeles starters sank their hopes of pulling out a win against their rivals , and have now dropped five of their last seven games . Next up , the Warriors play the second game of a back - to - back when they visit the Utah Jazz on Thursday , while the Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday .

The superstars on both the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors failed to show up in the box score and fell below their season averages , for the most part , although the Warriors still pulled out an easy victory on efficient team shooting . Chris Paul , DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin combined for just 37 points on 41 shots from the field , while the Clippers shot 40 percent from the field as a unit . The Clippers bench provided help , like that of Jamal Crawford 's 21 points , but in the end it was far from enough to cut into the lead . On the other side , the Warriors saw Stephen Curry uncharacteristically fail to make a three - point shot , as he finished 0 - of - 8 from behind the arc and just 7 - of - 16 from the field . Draymond Green and Klay Thompson led Golden State , where Thompson led all scorers with 24 points and Green finished with 22 points , five rebounds , four assists and two steals on 8 - of - 10 shooting .


Chris Paul racked up one of the rare monstrous double - double efforts this season after scoring 20 points and adding 20 assists . The Clippers point guard stepped up in the absence of Blake Griffin ( knee ) and contributed a hand in 60 of the teams 133 points . The majority of Paul 's dimes came in the first three quarters , where he racked up 18 , capped off by a Marreese Speights fourth quarter three with just over 5:0 remaining . Paul added five rebounds and three steals on 8 - of - 16 shooting in 30 minutes of action . The bench for the Clippers , once again , contributed a strong scoring effort , as both Jamal Crawford and Marreese Speights continue to make up one of the best bench duos in the league this year . Crawford finished with 22 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting , while Speights added 17 points on 17 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting .

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 133 - 105 at Staples Center on Saturday . Both teams were shorthanded in the contest , however . The Pelicans ( 7 - 17 ) were without Anthony Davis ( rest ) , Jrue Holiday ( toe ) and E'Twaun Moore ( toe ) , making the game very one sided from the gate . The New Orleans reserves played physical basketball and found scoring lanes in the first half , falling just six points short of the Clippers ( 17 - 7 ) at the end of the second quarter . The second half was a different story , as Los Angeles outscored the Pelicans by 12 points in the third quarter and 10 points in the fourth quarter . Chris Paul dropped one of the biggest double - doubles of the season , racking up 20 points and 20 assists , with 18 of those assists coming in the first three quarters of action . Paul added five rebounds and three steals on 8 - of - 16 shooting in 30 minutes of action , which was even more helpful given Blake Griffin 's ( knee ) absence . DeAndre Jordan worked the pick and roll with Paul to perfection , and with no Anthony Davis clogging the lane on the other end , Jordan found his way to 19 points and nine rebounds rather easily . Jamal Crawford and Marreese Speights added scoring help from the bench , as they finished with 22 points and 17 points , respectively . Tim Frazier led the Pelicans on the other end , scoring 20 points and adding 11 assists on 6 - of - 13 shooting . Buddy Hield drew 36 minutes and contributed 15 points on 2 - of - 5 shooting from behind the arc . Next up , the Pelicans play the second game of a back - to - back when they visit the Phoenix Suns , while the Clippers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 121 - 120 , Monday night at Staples Center . In a game of runs , the game came down to who could make their free throws in the closing moments , with the Clippers ( 18 - 7 ) converting on just enough of their free throw attempts to hold off the Trail Blazers ( 12 - 14 ) , who refused to go away , in the end . Fresh off his 20 - point , 20 - assist performance Saturday against the Pelicans , Chris Paul put together yet another impressive double - double , posting 21 points and 14 assists in 36 minutes . Blake Griffin led the way scoring for Los Angeles after missing the last game with knee soreness , posting 26 points , 12 rebounds and six assists . As a team , the Clippers were lethal from downtown , shooting 48 percent from long range . The Trail Blazers , however , were equally hot from behind the arc , shooting 48 percent themselves from three - point land . Regardless , they still fell a point short despite putting up an equally impressive performance overall . Their starting backcourt consisting of Damian Lillard and C.J . McCollum combined to score 49 points , while starting center Mason Plumlee put together his best performance of the 2016 - 17 season , posting 18 points , seven rebounds , six assists and five blocks . Plumlee 's performance put him in the same company as both Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only three players to post such a stat line . Up next , the Clippers will head to Orlando Wednesday to take on the Magic , while the Trail Blazers will head home Tuesday and play the Thunder .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 119 - 102 at Staples Center on Tuesday . This game appeared to be over as soon as the Clippers ( 21 - 8 ) opened up a 10 - point lead after the first quarter . From there , they continued to pile it on , as the Nuggets ( 12 - 17 ) , who were playing in their second game of a back - to - back set , simply could n't keep pace . In their first game since it was announced that Blake Griffin would be out for at least four weeks following arthroscopic surgery , Los Angeles was led by a superb shooting performance from J.J. Redick , who shot 10 - of - 16 from the field overall and 7 - of - 9 from behind the arc . Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan each added double - doubles , with Paul posting 16 points and 15 assists on top of eight rebonds in just 26 minutes , while Jordan recorded 13 points and 13 boards . As a team , the Clippers were prolific on the offensive end , shooting 55 percent from the field overall and an impressive 44 percent from long range . As for the Nuggets , Tuesday 's loss ended what was a three - game winning streak for them , as the Clippers managed to overwhelm them with their size and athleticism . Fresh off a night where he came an assist away from posting a triple - double , starting center Nikola Jokic put in an rather underwhelming performance , recording just nine points and six rebounds in 21 minutes . Will Barton ended up leading the way off the bench for Denver , posting a team - high 22 points in 32 minutes off the bench . The Nuggets ended up leaving far too many points at the free throw line as a team , missing seven of their 20 attempts from the charity stripe Tuesday . Up next , the Clippers will stay home Wednesday to take on the Spurs , while the Nuggets will look to bounce back at home Wednesday against the Hawks .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 106 - 101 at Staples Center on Thursday . The Clippers ( 22 - 8 ) snapped the Spurs ( 23 - 6 ) five game winning streak , even without Blake Griffin ( knee ) and Chris Paul ( hamstring ) . Paul left towards the end of the third quarter and was questionable to return , leaving the reigns to Raymond Felton . Los Angeles maintained a steady lead throughout most of the second half , picking apart a weak defensive effort , save from that of Kawhi Leoanrd . The Clippers leaned on a handful of reserve players like Austin Rivers , Felton and Jamal Crawford to come away with the edgy victory . Aside from a minor lapse during the waning seconds of the fourth quarter , the score finished far closer than most of the game showed . Before leaving , Paul scored scored 19 points , to go along with seven rebounds , six assists , and two steals across 24 minutes . Marreese Speights and Felton combined for 27 points off the bench , and the Warriors implant pretty much closed out the game for Los Angeles with a three - pointer that salvaged a 0 - of - 5 effort up to that point late in the fourth quarter . Kawhi Leonard added another strong performance to his already impressive first half of the season . The Spurs forward scored 27 points , grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists on 8 - of - 19 shooting . San Antonio went seven players deep on the bench , led by Jonathon Simmons eight points and five rebounds across 22 minutes . Both teams play the second game of a back - to - back on Friday , as the Spurs visit the Portland Trail Blazers , while the Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks .

The Los Angeles Clippers relied heavily on their depth to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Friday 's matchup . The combination of Marreese Speights and Raymond Felton went for 27 points , 11 rebounds and eight assists . With Chris Paul ( hamstring ) leaving late in the third quarter , Felton stepped up his game to the point that the Spurs decided to switch their best defender in Kawhi Leonard looking to contain the veteran point guard . Paul still flashed a strong game across his rather low minutes total , as he finished with 19 points , seven rebounds , six assists , and two steals across 24 minutes before exiting . Kawhi Leonard , in standard fashion , led the Spurs across the box score and added an emphatic hammer dunk in the second half that kept San Antonio in the game . Leonard finished with 27 points , nine rebounds and five assists on 8 - of - 19 shooting .


On Friday , veteran Maverick Dirk Nowitzki returned from injury in surprisingly big fashion . Despite being limited to just 15 minutes on the floor , Nowitzki scored 17 points and shot 7 - of - 12 . Forward Harrison Barnes , meanwhile , scored a team - high 24 points and shot an impressive 11 - of - 19 . The team shot only 42 percent on the night , but was able to make up for it with strong defensive play . The Mavericks were able to force 20 Clippers turnovers by the end of the night . Los Angeles felt the absence of All-Star Blake Griffin on Friday , as the team 's starting five scored just 34 points combined . Superstar Chris Paul also sat out the game , leaving little in the way of offensive production for Los Angeles . Sixth man Jamal Crawford did provide some start , contributing 26 points off the bench .

The visiting Dallas Mavericks upset the powerhouse Los Angeles Clippers on Friday , 90 - 88 . Dallas ( 9 - 21 ) has now won four of its last seven games after a horrendous start to the season that had seated them at last in the Western Conference . On Friday , the team saw the return of star forward Dirk Nowitzki ( Achilles ) . Despite only playing 15 minutes , Nowitzki was a difference - maker for the Mavs , scoring 17 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Forward Harrison Barnes , meanwhile , led the team with 24 points . The Mavericks played tough defense , forcing 20 Clippers turnovers on the night . Los Angeles ( 22 - 9 ) defeated the San Antonio Spurs in a major win on Thursday , but saw a fourth quarter collapse against the Mavericks . Despite leading by as much as eight early in the fourth , the Clippers walked away with a loss at the end of the day . LA is missing star forward Blake Griffin , who recently underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined until mid - January . Griffin 's absence was felt , as the Clippers ' starting five combined for just 34 points . Sixth man Jamal Crawford led the team with 26 off the bench . The Clippers will play the Lakers on Christmas Day .


Nikola Jokic 's 24 - point , 10 - rebound double - double led the way for the visitors , and Danilo Gallinari added a 23 - point , 11 - rebound double - double of his own . Will Barton chipped in off the bench with 23 points , while Gary Harris contributed a modest 10 points . Kenneth Faried produced eight points and 10 boards in just 19 minutes . Jamal Crawford and Austin Rivers jumped into the starting lineup with Chris Paul and J.J. Redick both felled by hamstring injuries , and they turned in 24 and 19 points , respectively . Crawford complemented his aforementioned scoring total with six assists , four rebounds and two steals , while Rivers supplied five assists , three rebounds and a steal . DeAndre Jordan tallied a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three steals and a block . Brandon Bass and Raymond Felton registered 11 and 10 points , respectively , off the bench .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 106 - 102 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Clippers ( 22 - 11 ) came in to the game lacking some serious star power , as the starting backcourt of Chris Paul and J.J. Redick both joined Blake Griffin ( knee ) on the bench Monday night . That pushed ageless veteran Jamal Crawford and capable reserve Austin Rivers into the starting lineup , with both expected to play heavy minutes . That prognosis proved accurate , and the pair of guards turned in 24 and 19 points , respectively . However , the Nuggets ( 13 - 18 ) just had more firepower overall , as the duo of Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari combined for a pair of double - doubles to lead the offensive attack . Gallinari sunk four key free throws in the last 16 seconds of the game to seal the win , Denver 's seventh on the road this season . Jokic 's 24 - point , 10 - rebound double - double led the way for the visitors , and he supplemented those numbers with four assists and three steals . Gallinari added 23 points , along with 11 rebounds , an assist and three steals . Will Barton chipped in off the bench with 23 points of his own , as well as eight boards and six dimes . Gary Harris contributed a modest 10 points , four rebounds and an assist . Kenneth Faried produced eight points , 10 rebounds , an assist and a steal in 19 minutes . Crawford complemented his aforementioned scoring total with six assists , four rebounds and two steals . Rivers supplied five assists , three rebounds and a steal in addition to his 19 - point tally . DeAndre Jordan tallied a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included three steals and a block . Brandon Bass and Raymond Felton registered 11 and 10 points , respectively , off the bench . The Nuggets head back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening , while the Clippers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night as well .


DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Reddick became the focal point to finally break the six game losing streak the Los Angeles Clippers have undergone after an onslaught of injuries had started to derail their season . With Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both on the sideline , Jordan and Reddick provided big games in different ways . Jordan grabbed 20 rebounds , alongside nine points and three blocks , but his dominance on the glass kept multiple Clippers possession alive , noted by his seven offensive boards . Reddick , on the other hand , had the hot hand shooting , as he finished with 22 points , which led a Los Angeles team that only used four bench players . The former Duke product shot 9 - of - 14 from the field , which included 3 - of - 5 from behind the arc across 34 minutes of action . Jamal Crawford continues to see increased minutes off the bench , and contributed 18 points in 31 minutes in the win .

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns 109 - 98 at Staples Center on Monday . The banged up Clippers ( 23 - 14 ) have gone through a brutal stretch of games , but erased a six game losing streak with a needed win at home . J.J. Reddick and DeAndre Jordan led Los Angeles in a variety of ways and staved off a late Suns ( 10 - 25 ) rally . A tight knit first half saw Los Angeles start to pull away in midway through the second quarter , but T.J. Warren tipped in a shot and Tyson Chandler followed up with a pair of free throws to cut the lead to six points with just over 3:0 remaining in the second quarter . The third quarter saw the Clippers pile on to the building lead , especially after an emphatic Jordan dunk that put Los Angeles up 19 points . Phoenix tried to chip away throughout the final period , and although they flashed signs of getting back into the game behind Eric Bledsoe 's slashing to the rim and long three - pointer , they simply ran out of clock before any real drama could have occurred . Reddick led the Clippers with 22 points on 9 - of - 14 shooting across 34 minutes , while Jordan posted a line just one point shy of a massive double - double , as the big man scored nine points and added 20 rebounds and three blocks . Warren and Eric Bledsoe led the Suns in the scoring department , as the two players combined to go for 46 points , while Devin Booker finished with a lowly 13 points on a rough 4 - of - 15 shooting . The often exciting sophomore scorer also picked up a late technical foul after using the net to try and block one of Reddick 's layups off the backboard . The Suns will play the second game of a back - to - back on Tuesday when they host the Miami Heat , while the Clippers host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday .


With Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both sidelined by injuries , it took big play from the Clippers ' backups to come away with the win on Wednesday . Guard Austin Rivers had one of the best nights of his career , scoring 28 points to go along with seven assists . Rivers played a team - high 44 minutes . Raymond Felton also found his way into the starting lineup , scoring 11 points to go with six assists and four steals . Typical starter DeAndre Jordan played one of his best games of the season , scoring 18 points on 7 - of - 10 shooting to go with a whopping 20 rebounds and two blocks . Sixth man Jamal Crawford added 22 points off the bench . Memphis shot just 43 percent as a team and struggled on defense . However , it saw strong play from its stars . Marc Gasol scored 23 points on 9 - of - 16 from the field , and Mike Conley recorded a 17 - point , 12 - assist double - double .

The host Los Angeles Clippers took down the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday , 115 - 106 . Los Angeles ( 24 - 14 ) has been devastated by injuries midway through the season . Stars Chris Paul ( hamstring ) and Blake Griffin ( knee surgery ) both sat on Wednesday , leaving LA shorthanded and reliant on its backups . Fortunately for the Clippers , the bench pulled through , as point guard Austin Rivers had 28 points and seven assists . Raymond Felton also played 37 minutes and had 11 points , six assists , and four steals . The true star of the show , however , was All-NBA center and well - known ironman DeAndre Jordan . Jordan had 18 points to go with a whopping 20 rebounds and two blocks . As a team , the Clippers shot a solid 50 percent from the floor and poured in nine three - pointers . The Grizzlies ( 22 - 16 ) have now dropped two games in two days on their road trip to Los Angeles , as the team lost by double - digits to the Lakers on Tuesday . Memphis had ailments of its own , as the oft - injured Chandler Parsons missed yet another contest on Wednesday . Marc Gasol had a strong night , scoring 23 points , and Mike Conley had a 17 - point , 12 - assist double - double . While the team saw strong play from its stars , it shot just 43 percent from the field and 76 percent at the free - throw line . The Grizzlies will visit the Warriors on Friday , while the Clippers will take on the Kings .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Miami Heat , 98 - 86 , at Staples Center on Sunday . A Clippers blowout appeared to be the likely result with the recent form of these teams and that was just the case in this easy 12 - point win . Miami was able to grab two early leads , but the Clippers held a double - digit lead for the final 30 minutes to keep things at ease . The second quarter was the difference in the game , with Los Angeles winning that quarter , 32 - 20 . Defense was key for Los Angeles as well , as they held Miami to 37 percent shooting , while forcing them to commit 15 turnovers . The Clippers , on the other hand , committed just 11 turnovers and recorded 27 assists to the Heat 's 14 . The Heat ( 11 - 28 ) have now lost 13 of their last 15 games . However , one plus is the fact that Hassan Whiteside ( eye ) returned for this game , as he totaled 15 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes of action . Goran Dragic led the team with 24 points , five rebounds and five assists , despite committing five turnovers . Tyler and James Johnson each scored in double figures off the bench , combining for 24 points , 13 rebounds and four assists . Unfortunately for Miami , they play the Golden State Warriors on the road for their next game Friday . The Clippers ( 26 - 14 ) have now won four - straight games , as the return of Chris Paul ca n't be understated . Paul was the player of the game in this win , collecting 19 points , six rebounds , and 18 assists on 7 - of - 11 shooting . DeAndre Jordan only scored seven points , but snatched down 18 rebounds . J.J. Redick had his best game in weeks , scoring 25 points and grabbing seven rebounds on 9 - of - 19 from the field . Marreese Speights led the bench , dropping 19 points before fouling out . The Clippers will host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for their next game .

The Clippers were expected to win this game easily and they did just that . In fact , Los Angeles held a double - digit lead for the final 30 minutes . The second quarter is when they made their mark , outscoring Miami , 32 - 20 . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive , with the Clippers recording 28 assists to 11 turnovers , while the Heat committed 15 turnovers to just 14 assists . Goran Dragic carried the load for Miami , leading the team with 24 points , five rebounds and five assists . Hassan Whiteside returned from a facial injury to total 15 points and 13 rebounds . Chris Paul was the player of the game , accumulating 19 points , six rebounds and 18 assists on 7 - of - 11 from the field . DeAndre Jordan scored just seven points , but snatched down 18 rebounds . Marreese Speights led all bench scorers with 19 points .


The Clippers secured yet another win without Blake Griffin on Wednesday . All of Los Angeles ' healthy stars made significant contributions to help secure the victory . Center DeAndre Jordan recorded a team - high 20 rebounds and also had two steals and three blocks . Superstar point guard Chris Paul scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds , six assists , and four steals . Guard J.J. Redick led the team with 22 points and knocked down three three - pointers . The team shot a stellar 51 percent and had nine three - pointers on the night . Orlando , meanwhile , made just six threes and shot only 42 percent . Forward Aaron Gordon had four of those threes while leading the team with 28 points . Center Nikola Vucevic also made a big impact for the Magic in his return to the starting lineup , recording a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double .

The host Los Angeles Clippers beat the visiting Orlando Magic , 105 - 96 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . Los Angeles ( 27 - 14 ) has managed to stay afloat despite the absence of star forward Blake Griffin ( knee ) . Griffin 's absence has not kept the Clippers from winning their last five games , including Wednesday 's tilt against the Magic . Guard J.J. Redick led the team with 22 points against Orlando , knocking down three three - pointers along the way . The Clippers shot an impressive 51 percent from the field on the night and hit nine three - pointers . Los Angeles also managed a significant rebounding advantage , due in part to a 20 - board outing from center DeAndre Jordan . Jordan added two steals and three blocks on the defensive end . Orlando ( 16 - 24 ) , meanwhile , is heading in the opposite direction . The Magic have lost four straight and sit squarely out of the current Eastern Conference playoff picture . Wednesday did see a promising performance from forward Aaron Gordon , who had a team - high 28 points and four three - pointers . As a team , however , Orlando struggled to find the basket . The Magic shot just 42 percent and hit only six three - pointers on the night . The Magic will visit Portland on Friday , while the Clippers will face the Lakers on Saturday .


The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 113 - 97 , at Staples Center on Saturday . These two Los Angeles teams have switched roles over recent years and the Clippers showed just who the better team is once again here . It was a wire - to - wire win for the Clippers , as they took an 11 - point lead after the first quarter and never allowed the Lakers to get within eight points after that . The Clippers were lights - out from the field , as they shot 52 percent in their win . Turnovers really killed the Lakers , as they lost that differential , 14 - 7 . The Clippers also abused the Lakers in the paint , winning that battle , 56 - 36 . The Lakers starters really let them down here , being outscored , 77 - 41 by the Clippers starters . The Lakers ( 15 - 29 ) have now lost seven - straight games on the road , as they continue to slide down the standings . Jordan Clarkson was the team 's best player , as he collected 21 points , four rebounds and three assists off the bench . Brandon Ingram was second in scoring , providing 14 points , five rebounds and five assists off the bench as well . D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle combined for just nine points on 3 - of - 14 shooting , playing 27 minutes apiece . The Lakers will be in action again on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons . The Clippers ( 28 - 14 ) have been a different team since Chris Paul returned from injury , as this marks their sixth - straight win . DeAndre Jordan was the player of the game , as he totaled 24 points and 22 rebounds on 12 - of - 13 from the field . Paul was equally as good , accumulating 20 points , five rebounds and 13 assists . Raymond Felton was a huge spark off the bench , providing 15 points and four assists . The Clippers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday for their next game .

No one is doubting who the better team from Los Angeles is these days and the Clippers showed their dominance once again here . In fact , they shot 52 percent from the field en route to a wire - to - wire win . The turnovers really killed the Lakers , as they lost that battle , 14 - 7 . The Clippers also dominated in the paint , winning that differential , 56 - 36 . DeAndre Jordan was a monster , as he totaled 24 points and 22 rebounds on 12 - of - 13 shooting . Chris Paul was just as good , accruing 20 points , five rebounds and 13 assists . The Lakers starters really struggled , as D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle combined for nine points on 3 - of - 14 shooting . Jordan Clarkson was the lone bright spot for the Lakers , leading the team with 21 points , four rebounds and three assists off the bench . Brandon Ingram also played well off the bench , collecting 14 points , five rebounds and five assists .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 120 - 98 at Staples Center on Monday . The Clippers ( 29 - 14 ) rolled past the Thunder ( 25 - 18 ) at home en route to a seventh straight victory . The absence of Steven Adams in the paint proved to be vital for Oklahoma City as they relied to heavily on the leadership of Russell Westbrook . Adams , who is dealing with a concussion , was sidelined for the tilt . DeAndre Jordan was able to wreak havoc in the paint without Adams there to protect the rim and he went for a big double - double to the tune of 19 points and 15 rebounds . The Clippers took an early lead into the second quarter and were able to continue to pour on the points making the game a healthy blowout by the end of the third quarter . Marreese Speights pitched in one of his best performances of the season in leading the bench . Speights finished with 23 points , 10 rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Chris Paul left the game with a sprained thumb after registering 14 minutes of action , but he was not needed to continue the blowout down the stretch . Raymond Felton , who has been tasked with starting point guard minutes throughout parts of the season , finished with 15 points and six assists in 27 minutes . Russell Westbrook fell far short of his triple - double average after going for 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . The Thunder opted to play small ball and not start a center , however , Enes Kanter played 23 minutes at the center position off the bench and scored 12 points . Next up , the Clippers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday , while the Thunder visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday .

Even after Chris Paul left the game with a sprained thumb , the Clippers were able to continue their hot start and come away with a blowout victory thanks to the performances of DeAndre Jordan and Marreese Speights . Jordan went for 19 points and 15 rebounds on 7 - of - 8 shooting , while Speights rounded out the box score in one of his best games of the season to the tune of 23 points , 10 rebounds and three assists on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Russell Westbrook fell far short of his triple - double average after going for 24 points , five rebounds and four assists . The Thunder , as a unit , did not shoot efficiently from both the field and behind the arc . Oklahoma City finished 42 percent from the field , and 33 percent from three , while the Clippers were able to best those numbers with an on fire 55 percent from the field .


The Clippers had to play this game without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin , as this could be a sign of things to come . Minnesota did a great job of closing out though , as they finished the game on a 11 - 4 run . In fact , this marked their first win this season in a game decided by four points or less , as they had lost 10 - straight prior . Shooting killed the Clippers , as they shot 18 percent from three - point range and 54 percent from the free - throw line . Karl-Anthony Towns was a presence , as he tallied 37 points , 12 rebounds and five assists on 17 - of - 24 shooting . Andrew Wiggins was n't far behind , totaling 27 points , four rebounds and four assists . DeAndre Jordan carried the Clippers , as he dropped a career - high 29 points to go along with 16 rebounds . Austin Rivers was second on the team , providing 20 points and two assists .

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Los Angeles Clippers , 104 - 101 , at Staples Center on Thursday . Despite there being just five ties and four lead changes , this game was close throughout . In fact , no team led by more than 12 points , as this was a single - digit game for well over 40 minutes . Minnesota finally closed things out for the first time all year , as they finished the game on a 11 - 4 run to cap off their first win within four points . Shooting was the downfall for the Clippers , as they shot 18 percent from three - point range and 54 percent from the free - throw line . Minnesota ( 15 - 28 ) was 0 - 10 in games decided by four points or less coming into this matchup , as this big win cracked that ugly spell . Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game , accumulating 37 points , 12 rebounds and five assists on 17 - of - 24 from the field . Andrew Wiggins was just as good , totaling 27 points , four rebounds and four assists . Gorgui Dieng was the only other T'Wolf in double - figures , collecting 13 points and seven rebounds . Ricky Rubio left in the first half with a hip injury and finished the game with no points , four rebounds and four assists . The Timberwolves will host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday for their next game . Los Angeles ( 29 - 15 ) had to play their first game without Chris Paul ( hand ) and this could be a sign of things to come . DeAndre Jordan did all he could in the absence of Paul and Blake Griffin though , as he dropped a career - high 29 points to go along with 16 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Austin Rivers was second on the team , tallying 20 points and two assists before fouling out in the final two minutes . Raymond Felton started for Paul and contributed 10 points , four rebounds and eight assists . The Clippers will be in Denver on Saturday for their next game .


In Thursday 's win , the Warriors looked as solid as ever despite the absence of Draymond Green . Reigning MVP Steph Curry scored a team - high 29 points and dished out 11 assists . The previous MVP , Kevin Durant , meanwhile , scored 26 points and dished out another ten assists while pulling down eight rebounds . All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson scored 21 along with seven rebounds . As a team , the Warriors shot over 52 percent from the field , made 14 three - pointers , dished out 38 assists , and saw seven players score in double - digits . For the Clippers , meanwhile , Blake Griffin picked up some of Chris Paul 's slack in his absence . Griffin shot 10 - of - 19 for 31 points and came away with three steals . Off the bench , sixth man Jamal Crawford scored 21 with five three - pointers . Despite the loss , LA shot 50 percent from the field and hit ten threes on the night .

The visiting Golden State Warriors took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday , 133 - 120 . The Warriors ( 43 - 7 ) saw stellar top - down play even despite the absence of All-Star Draymond Green . The reigning conference Player of the Month duo , Steph Curry and Kevin Durant , recorded a pair of double - doubles . Curry led the team with 29 points and dished out 11 assists , while Durant scored 26 to go with 10 assists and eight rebounds . It was a typically dominant game for the loaded superteam , as the Warriors shot over 52 percent from the field and poured in 14 three - pointers . Seven players scored in double - digits and the team dished out a whopping 38 assists . Golden State was able to quickly get ahead of the Clippers with a 33 - 22 advantage in the first quarter . The Clippers ( 31 - 19 ) remain without injured superstar Chris Paul , and could have used him in Thursday 's double - digit loss . Star forward Blake Griffin took the reigns on offense in Paul 's stead , scoring a game - high 31 points . Off the bench , sixth man Jamal Crawford scored 21 and hit five three - pointers . However , not even 50 percent shooting as a team and ten three - pointers was enough for LA to best the stacked Warriors ' squad . 15 team turnovers did little to help the Clippers ' case . The Warriors will travel to Sacramento on Saturday , while the Clippers will play in Boston on Sunday .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 99 - 84 Wednesday at Staples Center . After going through some real struggles following Chris Paul 's injury , the Clippers ( 35 - 21 ) now enter the All-Star break with plenty of momentum via a four - game winning streak , and Wednesday 's victory was the walk - in - the - park the team likely preferred to have before their week off . It ended up being a complete team effort , with 11 total players getting in the scoring column and five different players managing to score in double figures . Blake Griffin led the way with 17 points , nine assists and five rebounds , while J.J. Redick added 15 points of his own . But it was the bench mob that ended up playing a crucial role in the team 's victory , accounting for 42 of the team 's 99 points Wednesday . Thanks to the four - game win streak , the Clippers now sit a half - game ahead of the Jazz for fourth place in the Western Conference . As for the Hawks ( 32 - 24 ) , it was the final game of their three - game West-coast road trip , and it resulted in a fairly lackluster effort from the team . While all 13 Atlanta players that saw action got in the scoring column Wednesday , there were no standout performances in the defeat . Dwight Howard recorded a double - double of 11 points and 15 rebounds , while Dennis Schroeder led the way in the scoring column with 15 points to go along with seven assists . But with All-Star Paul Millsap shooting just 3 - of - 12 from the field en route to scoring just eight points , the team never really had a shot . Both teams still enter the break in the top five of their conference standings , with the Clippers resuming Feb. 23 against the Warriors and the Hawks returning to the court Feb 24 against the Heat .


The Spurs saw a solid set of stat lines en route to a win over the Clippers on Friday . Superstar forward Kawhi Leonard led the team with 21 points on 7 - of - 16 shooting . Veteran Pau Gasol returned from injury with a double - double off the bench , netting 17 points and 11 rebounds . Point guard Tony Parker also had 17 points . The Spurs shot under 43 percent but held a 51 - 36 advantage in the rebounding column . San Antonio hit nine three - pointers . All-Star Clippers forward Blake Griffin led the team with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting . He also had nine rebounds and five assists . Bench point guard Austin Rivers had a solid 23 points . Superstar point guard Chris Paul returned from injury and posted a line of 17 points , six rebounds , and five assists . The Clippers only shot 44 percent and had just seven three - pointers .

The visiting San Antonio Spurs took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday , 105 - 97 . San Antonio ( 44 - 13 ) has now won three straight games and continues to sit comfortably as the second seed in the Western Conference . Veteran big man Pau Gasol has spent much of the season on the sidelines after suffering a broken finer , but returned in stellar fashion on Friday . Gasol earned a double - double , recording 17 points and 11 rebounds along with a blocked shot . As per usual in San Antonio , the leading scorer was superstar forward Kawhi Leonard , who had 21 points on the night . It was a below - average offensive night for the Spurs , but the team made up for it with solid defense . San Antonio held LA to under 100 points while grabbing nine steals and blocking seven shots . The Clippers ( 35 - 23 ) , meanwhile , followed a blown lead against Golden State on Thursday with a disappointing loss to the Spurs on Friday . The two adversaries made for a difficult back - to - back , though All-Star forward Blake Griffin appeared full of energy against San Antonio . Griffin was the game 's high scorer with 29 points on 9 - of - 17 shooting . He added nine rebounds and five assists . The Clippers had a tough time shooting the ball overall , hitting just 44 percent of their shots and only making seven three - pointers on the night . On Sunday , the Spurs will visit the Los Angeles Lakers , while the Clippers will host the Charlotte Hornets .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets in OT 124 - 121 at Staples Center on Sunday . The Clippers ( 36 - 23 ) are still tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 5 - seed in the Western Conference , but pulled out a needed win with opening day starters on the court . Kemba Walker single handedly took the Hornets ( 25 - 34 ) to overtime after draining a 25 - foot three - pointer to bring the game within two points with :36 remaining in the fourth quarter , and then finished the job at the free throw line on the next possession to tie the game at 113 points a piece . In OT , both teams went back - and - forth during the first two minutes , but the Hornets Marvin Williams fouled Blake Griffin and put him on the line to give the Clippers a one point lead . Walker 's heroics at the end of the fourth quarter will be overshadowed by a bad pass that was stolen by DeAndre Jordan , who also finished with a dunk on the other end with a few ticks left on the clock . Blake Griffin had a monsterous game evidenced by his 43 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and two steals on 15 - of - 26 shooting across 42 minutes . Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan also stacked the box score . The Clippers star point guard finished with 15 points , 17 assists and nine rebounds , while Jordan scored 20 points and hauled in 19 rebounds . J.J. Reddick scored 19 points in the first half , but had trouble continuing the hot hand in the second half . Reddick finished with 22 points on 3 - of - 7 shooting from behind the arc . Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum led the Hornets in scoring with 34 points and 31 points , respectively , while Jeremy Lamb was effective off the bench in his 37 minutes of action . Batum was more well rounded in his performance and added eight rebounds and four assists . Next up , the Hornets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday , while the Clippers visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday .

Blake Griffin , Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan dominated the box score in the Clippers overtime win against the Hornets on Sunday . Griffin posted 43 points , 10 rebounds , five assists and two steals on 15 - of - 26 shooting across 42 minutes . Paul finished with 15 points , 17 assists and nine rebounds , while Jordan scored 20 points and hauled in 19 rebounds . J.J. Reddick was rolling off screens and knocking down three pointers in the first half with relative ease , as 19 of his 22 points came in the first two periods . As for the Hornets , Kemba Walkers scored 34 points and added two rebounds and two assists . Nicolas Batum contributed 31 points , to go along with eight boards and four assists . The Hornets shot 45 percent from behind the arc , but even Walker 's heroics at the end of the fourth quarter were not enough to come away with the win .


The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 122 - 103 Wednesday at Staples Center . After a high - scoring , competitive first quarter , the Rockets ( 43 - 19 ) wasted no time opening up the game in the second period and building their lead up to 12 points before entering the locker room . From there , Houston continued to pour it on from there and reached a lead as large as 30 points as the two teams entered the fourth quarter . James Harden led the way scoring four the Rockets with a game - high 26 points to go along with nine assists in 36 minutes , while Ryan Andersen was hitting on all cylinders Wednesday night , hitting 6 - of - 11 shots from behind the arc en route to scoring 23 points in 30 minutes . His shooting was contagious , as the entire Houston team hit 20 threes , proving to have too much firepower for their opponent . Their opponent , the Clippers ( 36 - 24 ) , proved to be overmatched once again by a Western Conference foe and have now lost three of their last four games after entering the All-Star break on a four - game winning streak . As a result of the loss , the Clippers are now just a half - game ahead of the sixth - place Grizzlies and one game ahead of the Thunder at the No . 7 spot . Blake Griffin led the way scoring for Los Angeles , but had just 17 points , four rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes . Chris Paul had a double - double of 16 points and 11 assists , but he shot a disappointing 5 - of - 13 from the field . As a team , the Clippers managed to shoot just 44 percent from the field in the embarrassing defeat . Up next , the Rockets will head home Saturday to take on the Grizzlies , while the Clippers will look to get back on the right track in Milwaukee on Friday .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Boston Celtics , 116 - 102 , at Staples Center on Monday . The Clippers ( 38 - 25 ) needed to sub in the likes of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin late in the fourth quarter after Brad Steven 's testy defensive unit was able to compete down the stretch . The last four minutes added some drama after Jamal Crawford and DeAndre Jordan hooked up time and time again to put the Clippers up as many as 16 points with under 7:0 minutes remaining in the final period . Paul and Griffin were sitting on the bench late , leaving the game in the hands of Raymond Felton and Crawford , and both players had body parts wrapped in ice . Los Angeles has had trouble closing out games this season , but even a motivated Celtics ( 40 - 24 ) squad without Al Horford ( elbow ) was not able to overcome the deficit . Chris Paul and Blake Griffin did their damage early , and went on to finish with 23 points and 26 points , respectively . Paul added five rebounds and four assists , while Griffin contributed eight boards and five dimes . Crawford missed his first five shots from the field , but went on to sink the next five and finished with 19 points and five assists . DeAndre Jordan also grabbed most of his points late , and added 15 points and 12 boards in the win . Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics and all scorers with 32 points , to go with five assists and three steals , while Avery Bradley pitched in 14 points . Marcus Smart was the next most effective Boston player on the floor , and added 21 points in 32 minutes off the bench , to go with three rebounds , three assists and one steal . Next up , the Celtics visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday , while the Clippers play the same night and visit the Minnesota Timberwolves .

The Celtics were testy down the stretch and the creativity of Brad Stevens ' defensive lineups almost paid dividends for Boston , but in the end , Chris Paul was able take the Clippers home . Paul finished with 23 points , five rebounds and four assists , while Griffin led the Clippers in scoring 26 points , to go with eight rebounds and five assists . DeAndre Jordan also grabbed most of his points late , and added 15 points and 12 boards in the win . Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics and all scorers with 32 points , to go with five assists and three steals , while Avery Bradley pitched in 14 points . Marcus Smart was the next most effective Boston player on the floor , and added 21 points in 32 minutes off the bench , to go with three rebounds , three assists and one steal .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 112 - 100 , at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon . The Clippers ( 40 - 26 ) were looking to extend a recent winning stretch that had seen them emerge victorious in three of their previous four games , but knew they 'd have a challenge in the form of the considerably improved Sixers ( 23 - 42 ) . That came to fruition throughout the first three - plus quarters , as Philadelphia actually entered the fourth period in possession of a 79 - 75 advantage . However , Los Angeles came alive at that point , outscoring their visitors by a 37 - 21 margin in the final 12 minutes to secure the double - digit win . Four members of the Clippers first unit managed to score in double digits , and Chris Paul led the way with a game - high 30 points on 11 - for - 16 shooting , along with seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . The Sixers were led by 24 points off the bench from Richaun Holmes , a total he supplemented with nine rebounds . Dario Saric paced the first unit with 16 points , five rebounds , two assists and one block . Jahlil Okafor managed 14 points , four boards , four assists and three steals . Robert Covington tallied 13 points , six rebounds and three steals . T.J. McConnell generated nine points , 10 assists , one rebound and two steals . Timothe Luwawu-Cabbarot matched McConnell 's scoring total and added five rebounds , one assist and one steal . DeAndre Jordan followed Paul with a 19 - point , 20 - rebound double - double that also included four assists , one steal and three blocks . Blake Griffin turned in a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also featured six assists and three steals . J.J. Redick played an effective complementary role , pouring in 12 points and adding two rebounds , two assists and two steals . Mareese Speights led the second uniit with 11 points , two boards and one assist . The Sixers remain in California to take on the Lakers on Sunday evening , while the Clippers head to Utah for a Monday night tilt versus the Jazz .

The Sixers entered the fourth period in possession of a 79 - 75 advantage , but the Clippers outscored their visitors by a 37 - 21 margin in the final 12 minutes to secure the double - digit win . Chris Paul led the way with a game - high 30 points on 11 - for - 16 shooting , along with seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . DeAndre Jordan followed with a 19 - point , 20 - rebound double - double . Blake Griffin turned in a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , while J.J. Redick played an effective complementary role , pouring in 12 points . Mareese Speights led the second uniit with 11 points . Richaun Holmes ' 24 points off the bench paced the Sixers . Dario Saric paced the first unit with 16 points . Jahlil Okafor managed 14 points , while Robert Covington tallied 13 . T.J. McConnell generated nine points and 10 assists , and Timothe Luwawu-Cabbarot matched McConnell 's scoring total .


The visiting Milwaukee Bucks took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday , 97 - 96 . Milwaukee ( 33 - 34 ) has come alive of late and has now won eight of its last ten games . The Bucks narrowly escaped with the win in Los Angeles , avoiding a potential Blake Griffin buzzer - beater that decided the game . No single member of the Bucks took over the game , as a healthy team approach helped propel Milwaukee to the win . Six Bucks scored in double digits , but no single player scored more than 16 points in the game . The high man was wing Khris Middleton , who had 16 points to go along with seven rebounds . Los Angeles ( 40 - 28 ) has hit a bit of a rough patch in its season . The Clippers are now just 5 - 6 in their last 11 games . Center DeAndre Jordan enjoyed a feast in the low post on Wednesday , leading the Clippers with 22 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting along with 17 rebounds . Star forward Blake Griffin , meanwhile , had 18 points to go with seven rebounds and four assists . If Los Angeles was able to get the same level of production from its third star , veteran superstar Chris Paul , the end result likely would have been very different . Paul , however , struggled mightily , committing six turnovers and scoring only six points . The Clippers will visit Denver on Thursday , while the Bucks will see the Lakers on Friday .

It was an odd night for the `` big three `` of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday . All-Star DeAndre Jordan dominated the low post throughout the night , leading the team with 22 points on 9 - of - 12 shooting and 17 rebounds . Jordan also blocked two shots . Blake Griffin , meanwhile , scored 18 points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists . While the two big men enjoyed stellar production , superstar point guard Chris Paul had perhaps his worst night of the season . Paul turned the ball over six times while scoring only six points on 2 - of - 10 shooting . The Bucks , meanwhile , saw fairly balanced production . All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists . Wing Khris Middleton , meanwhile , scored another 16 to go along with seven rebounds and two steals .


The Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and dished 27 assists on their way to an easy win . Blake Griffin led the way for Los Angeles with 23 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , eight rebounds and four assists , in 31 minutes , while DeAndre Jordan double - doubled with 13 points , 17 rebounds , two assists and one steal . J.J. Redick finished with 16 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting in only 19 minutes . Meanwhile , the Cavs struggled from the field , shooting a poor 39 percent . Richard Jefferson was the high - point man for the Cavs , with 12 points on 4 - of - 9 shooting , to go along with six rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . Six other players scored in double digits for Cleveland , including Channing Frye , J.R. Smith , Iman Shumpert and DeAndre Liggins , who chipped in 10 points each . Tristan Thompson and Deron Williams added 11 points each .

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers , 108 - 78 , at Staples Center on Saturday evening . The Cavaliers decided to rest their big - three , as LeBron James , Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love all rode the benches , while their team floundered in one of the most lackluster performances of the season . The Cavs actually led 16 - 14 after the first quarter , but the Clippers woke up and dominated the second quarter , to take a 47 - 31 lead into half time . The Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and dished 27 assists , as they cruised to the win , ending a three - game losing streak . Richard Jefferson was the high - point man for Cleveland ( 45 - 23 ) with 12 points on 4 - of - 9 shooting , to go along with six rebounds , in 28 minutes off the bench . Six other players scored in double digits for the Cavs , including Channing Frye , J.R. Smith , Iman Shumpert and DeAndre Liggins , who chipped in 10 points each . The Cavs will look to get back on track , and will likely have their stars back in action , as they face the second game of a back - to - back on Sunday in Los Angeles , this time against the Lakers . Meanwhile , Blake Griffin poured in 23 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting , to go along with eight rebounds and four assists , in 31 minutes , to lead the Clippers ( 41 - 29 ) to a much - needed win . DeAndre Jordan took care of the paint , gobbling up 17 rebounds , to compliment his 13 points , two assists and one steal , while J.J. Redick shot 6 - of - 11 from the field on his way to 16 points in only 19 minutes . The Clippers will look to build a winning streak , as they play host to the struggling Knicks on Monday .


The host Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks on Monday , 114 - 105 . Los Angeles ( 42 - 29 ) has now won two games in a row after hitting a bit of a late - season slide after the All-Star break . Superstar point guard Chris Paul helped lead the team to Monday 's victory , as he dished out a team - high 13 assists to go along with 13 points . On top of Paul , fellow All-Star Blake Griffin had a major scoring burst , delivering a team - high 30 points . The Clippers led for the strong majority of the game , though the Knicks pulled closer near the close of the fourth quarter . As a team , LA shot over 49 percent and hit 10 three - pointers on the night while holding the Knicks to just 45 percent and six made threes . The Knicks ( 27 - 43 ) appear to have given up on their playoff push as they continue to slide at the end of the season . While New York lost by only single digits , the team trailed by double figures for almost the entirety of the second half . Perhaps the team 's top performer was sophomore big man Kristaps Porzingis , who impressed with a team - high 18 points and 11 rebounds to go along with two steals . One of the only advantages the Knicks managed to hold in the game was in the rebounding column , where they out - rebounded the Clippers 48 - 42 . The Clippers will play the Lakers on Tuesday , while the Knicks will visit Utah on Wednesday .

While the Los Angeles Clippers have struggled since the All-Star Break , their three All-Stars helped them earn a convincing win on Monday . Star big man Blake Griffin led the team with 30 points , shooting 12 - of - 19 from the field and pulling down six rebounds . Superstar point guard Chris Paul helped run the offense effectively , scoring 13 points on 5 - of - 11 shooting while dishing out a whopping 13 assists and pulling down another five rebounds . Center DeAndre Jordan was the team 's top rebounder , pulling down 10 rebounds along with 14 points and three blocks . It was an excellent overall team performance from LA . The Clippers shot over 49 percent from the field and dished out 25 assists . They also sank 10 three - pointers on the night and also limited themselves to nine turnovers .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 108 - 95 , at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon . The Clippers ( 44 - 30 ) jumped out of the gates with a 28 - 14 first quarter , but let off the gas in the second and third quarters , allowing the Jazz ( 44 - 29 ) to bring it to a two - point game , with the score 72 - 70 , heading into the fourth . However , the Clippers pulled away in the fourth , behind Jamal Crawford , who poured in 17 of his season - high 28 points in the quarter . The Clippers out - scored the Jazz 36 - 25 in the final frame to earn the win and clinch their sixth straight postseason berth . This was a huge win for the Clippers , as it brings them within 1 games of the Jazz , who hold on to fourth in the West . Jamal Crawford led the way for Los Angeles , with 28 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting , including 3 - of - 6 from long range , in 25 minutes off the bench . Blake Griffin finished with 15 points , six rebounds , three steals and an assist , while DeAndre Jordan hauled in 15 rebounds , to go along with seven points , in 26 minutes . Marreese Speights came up big off the bench for the Clippers , as he double - doubled with 11 points and 10 rebounds , in 22 minutes . The Clippers will look to build on this victory , as they face the second night of a back - to - back , when they play host to the Kings on Sunday . Meanwhile , Rudy Gobert was doing it all for the Jazz , as he led the way in scoring with 26 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting , and rebounding , with 14 rebounds , in 36 minutes . Joe Johnson followed up with 17 points , in 26 minutes off the bench , while Gordon Hayward chipped in 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . Hayward left the game mid way through the fourth with knee soreness and did not return . The Jazz will look to bounce back , as they play host to the Pelicans on Monday .

Jamal Crawford was the high - point man in the contest , as he led the Clippers with 28 points on 8 - of - 12 shooting , including 3 - of - 6 from long range , in 25 minutes off the bench . Blake Griffin finished with 15 points , six rebounds , three steals and an assist , while DeAndre Jordan hauled in 15 rebounds , to go along with seven points , in 26 minutes . Marreese Speights came up big off the bench with 11 points and 10 rebounds , in 22 minutes . Meanwhile , Rudy Gobert led the way for Utah with 26 points on 10 - of - 13 shooting , and 14 rebounds , in 36 minutes . Joe Johnson followed up with 17 points , in 26 minutes off the bench , while Gordon Hayward chipped in 13 points , five rebounds and three assists . The Jazz shot only 43 percent from the field and 31 percent from long range and we out - scored by 12 in the paint .


The Kings trailed 89 - 71 with 7:58 remaining but clawed back for the upset win . The Clippers failed to score between the 5:16 and 3:3 marks of the fourth period and were ultimately outscored 33 - 21 in the quarter . Willie Cauley-Stein 's basket with three seconds remaining gave the Kings the 98 - 97 lead , and Chris Paul missed a would - be game - winning 21 - foot jumper at the buzzer . Darren Collison 's 19 points led Sacramento . Buddy Hield posted 15 points and Anthony Tolliver matched Hield 's scoring total . Georgios Papagiannis provided 12 points , while Cauley-Stein mustered a modest eight points but hauled in 14 rebounds . Tyreke Evans had eight points while starting at small forward . DeAndre Jordan 's 20 - point , 11 - rebound double - double led the Clippers . Paul and Blake Griffin both tallied 17 points . Austin Rivers registered 10 points and Jamal Crawford supplied a bench - leading nine .

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 98 - 97 , at Staples Center on Sunday afternoon . The Kings ( 28 - 45 ) played like the team with playoff seeding at stake in the fourth quarter after entering the period trailing 76 - 65 and then falling behind by as much as 89 - 71 with 7:58 remaining . The Clippers ( 44 - 31 ) , perhaps feeling the lingering effects of playing five games over the course of the last week , could n't score between the 5:16 and 3:3 marks of the fourth period and ultimately saw Sacramento outscore them by a 33 - 21 tally in the final 12 minutes . Willie Cauley-Stein 's basket after an offensive rebound with three seconds remaining gave the Kings the 98 - 97 lead that would prove to be the final margin of victory , and Chris Paul missed a would - be game - winning 21 - foot jumper at the buzzer to seal the upset win . Darren Collison led the way for the visitors with 19 points , four assists , a rebound and a steal . Buddy Hield continued his strong play with 15 points , seven rebounds , two assists and a steal . Anthony Tolliver matched Hield 's scoring total while leading the bench and added three rebounds and a block . Georgios Papagiannis provided 12 points , four rebounds , four assists and two blocks in a reserve role as well . Cauley-Stein mustered a modest eight points overall but also hauled in 14 rebounds , dished out an assist and recorded a pair of steals and a block . Tyreke Evans also tallied eight points and complemented them with four boards and one assist . Ben McLemore was productive off the bench as well with eight points , two rebounds and two assists . DeAndre Jordan led the way for the Clippers with 20 points , 11 rebounds , one steal and one block . Paul poured in 17 points and added nine assists , four rebounds , one steal and one block . Blake Griffin matched Paul in the scoring department and also posted six rebounds , four assists and a steal . Austin Rivers drew the start at shooting guard and registered 10 points , nine boards and four assists . Jamal Crawford led the second unit with nine points , two assists and a rebound . The Kings head back home to tangle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night , while the Clippers remain home and await the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening .


It was a remarkable night on the offensive end for the Los Angeles Clippers , as four players scored at least 23 points . The team as a whole shot over 56 percent and drained 12 three - pointers . Shooting guard J.J. Redick led the team with 31 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting including 7 - of - 11 from beyond the arc . Point guard Chris Paul managed a 27 - point , 13 - assist double - double . Center DeAndre Jordan recorded a whopping 18 rebounds to go along with 23 points on solid 8 - of - 9 shooting . Finally , All-Star forward Blake Griffin very narrowly missed out on a triple - double , scoring 26 points to go along with 10 rebounds and nine assists . For the Wizards , meanwhile , the backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal helped keep the team 's hopes alive . Wall had a team - high 41 points and also finished with seven rebounds and eight assists . Beal , meanwhile , shot 10 - of - 22 with five three - pointers en route to 27 points .

The host Los Angeles Clippers took down the Washington Wizards on Wednesday , 133 - 124 . LA ( 45 - 31 ) held a comfortable lead for the majority of the second half thanks to strong offensive play . Four Clippers scored at least 23 points each , with shooting guard J.J. Redick posting a team - high 31 points . LA 's `` big three `` of Chris Paul , Blake Griffin , and DeAndre Jordan , meanwhile , all posted impressive stat lines . Paul had 27 points to go along with 13 assists , while Jordan had 23 points and a whopping 18 rebounds . Griffin narrowly missed a triple - double , finishing with 26 points , nine assists , and 10 rebounds . As a team , the Clippers saw over 56 percent shooting and knocked down 12 three - pointers . The Wizards ( 46 - 29 ) remain in third place in the East thanks to a Toronto loss earlier in the night . The Wiz were unable to replicate their astounding comeback from Tuesday night , in which they overcame a double - digit fourth - quarter deficit against the Lakers . Despite the loss , superstar point guard John Wall led the team with an impressive 41 points while also notching seven rebounds and eight assists . It was a good night for Washington on offense as well , as they shot over 49 percent from the field while draining 13 three - pointers . However , they could not defend the astounding offensive output that LA put forward . The Clippers will visit Phoenix on Thursday , while the Wizards will see Utah on Friday .


The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers , 115 - 104 , at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon . The Clippers ( 47 - 31 ) checked into Saturday 's contest riding a winning wave that had seen them notch victories in six of the previous eight contests . Linchpins Blake Griffin and Chris Paul have been especially proficient as of late , and that pattern would repeat itself again Saturday . The dynamic duo combined for 65 points on outstanding 21 - of - 29 shooting , and Los Angeles tallied a 55 percent success rate from the field overall . The Lakers ( 21 - 55 ) hung tough , however , trailing only 55 - 50 at the half . However , the Clippers came out of halftime on a mission to put some distance between them and their in - town rivals and accomplished the feat by hanging 38 points on them in the third period . That helped build a 21 - point lead heading into the final 12 minutes , one that the Lakers made some , but not enough , inroads against . Promising prospect David Nwaba actually led the Lakers on the day with 19 points , six rebounds , one assist and two steals in 35 minutes off the bench . Brandon Ingram paced the starting five with 18 points , five boards , three assists , one steal and one block in his return from a three - game absence due to a knee injury . Thomas Robinson , seeing extended action as part of the trickle - down effect of Ivica Zubac 's season - ending ankle injury , managed 16 points , nine boards , three assists and one steal . Julius Randle totaled 14 points , six rebounds , two assists and one steal . Larry Nance , Jr. drew the start and supplied eight points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Griffin led the way with 36 points , eight boards , five assists and one steal . Paul was right behind with 29 points , 12 assists , four boards and one steal . J.J. Redick poured in 19 points and added five boards , two assists and one steal . DeAndre Jordan posted an 11 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included an assist , three steals and two blocks . The Lakers remain at Staples Center to tangle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon and the Clippers also have a home date in their next contest , which is Wednesday night versus the Dallas Mavericks .


The host Los Angeles Clippers took down the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday , 112 - 101 . The Clippers ( 48 - 31 ) have now won four straight and are seeing their `` Big Three `` come together as the end of the season draws near . On Wednesday , All-Star forward Blake Griffin scored 32 points while dishing out six assists , and superstar point guard Chris Paul had a 22 - point , 11 - assist double - double . Center DeAndre Jordan , meanwhile , stole the show with a whopping 20 rebounds and 11 points on 4 - of - 5 shooting . The team saw stellar 51 percent shooting from the field and drained 12 three - pointers on the night . Dallas ( 32 - 46 ) is now left hoping for better lottery position as the team has been eliminated from playoff contention . Shooting guard Seth Curry sat out of action again due to injury , leaving a depleted Mavs team to take on the scorching - hot Clippers . Five players ended up scoring in double digits for the team , but the team - high proved to be just 15 . As a whole , Dallas shot only 44 percent from the field . They also struggled with turnovers , committing 16 on the night . The Mavericks will host the Spurs on Friday , while the Clippers will visit the Spurs on Saturday .


The host Los Angeles Clippers blew out the Houston Rockets on Monday , 125 - 96 . LA ( 50 - 31 ) remains in a close battle with Utah to earn home - court advantage in their first round series . Monday 's game saw an easy win for the Clippers , as they held a double - digit lead for almost the entirety of the second half . Seven Clippers players scored in double digits , as the game proved to be a well - rounded team victory . Superstar point guard Chris Paul led the team with 19 points and dished out nine assists on the night . The team finally appeared to be healthy and firing on all cylinders , as the Clippers ended with a 49 - 41 rebounding advantage and shot over 50 percent from the field on the night . It was also a historic night for veteran forward Paul Pierce , who scored 10 points to pass John Havlicek for 15th on the all - time scoring list . Houston ( 54 - 27 ) had a rough night on Monday , starting with superstar James Harden . The MVP contender shot just 2 - of - 9 from the field and 9 - of - 14 at the free - throw line while committing five fouls and five turnovers in only 24 minutes of play . That was roughly how the night went for most of the Rockets ' lineup , as the team finished shooting only 39 percent from the field . Rebounding also played a role in the blowout , as Houston was at an eight - rebound disadvantage by the night 's end . The Clippers will host the Kings on Wednesday , while Houston will host the Timberwolves .


The host Los Angeles Lakers blew out the Sacramento Kings , 115 - 95 , in the final game of the regular season . The Clippers ( 51 - 31 ) secured home court advantage in their first playoff series with their win on Wednesday . The blowout was a major occasion for LA , as it saw veteran Paul Pierce step on the court for the final time in the regular season . Pierce saw just one minute of action after he enjoyed a fourth quarter earlier in the week in which he passed John Havlicek for 15th on the all - time scoring list . The younger Clippers , meanwhile , won in emphatic fashion . Six players scored in double figures as the team shot almost 52 percent from the field . Center DeAndre Jordan led the team with 18 points , 17 rebounds , and four blocks . The Kings ( 32 - 50 ) closed what was a season of massive organizational change with a blowout loss , though the team was in no need of a win on Wednesday . Sacramento should be looking at two lottery picks in the upcoming NBA draft after trading center DeMarcus Cousins and missing the Western Conference playoffs . The Kings ' future looked bright despite the loss on Wednesday , though , as rookie Buddy Hield continued to play well . Hield scored 16 points to go with six rebounds and four assists . Sophomore Willie Cauley-Stein added strong play of his own , finishing with 19 points , 14 rebounds , and six assists .


The host Memphis Grizzlies took down the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves , 102 - 98 , in their season opener Wednesday . Minnesota quickly jumped out to a 20 - 3 lead to begin the game , leaving Memphis in a tight spot almost immediately . The Grizzlies answered with a lightning - fast run of their own , however , and managed to exit the first quarter trailing by only three points . While reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns scored nine points in the first five minutes of the contest , the Grizzlies were able to keep him relatively quiet during the second and third quarters . Towns still finished with a respectable 21 points . Veteran center Marc Gasol , who Towns has called his toughest matchup , made this no easy feat , however , recording four blocks to go along with 18 points . Two other members of Memphis 's longstanding core , Mike Conley and Zach Randolph , also contributed heavily in the points column , scoring 24 and 19 respectively . While Memphis 's veterans drove the win , Minnesota saw major contributions from their younger players . Third-year wing Andrew Wiggins led the team in scoring , posting 25 points , while high - flying young guard Zach LaVine dropped in 19 . Towns , meanwhile , added five assists and four rebounds to complement his scoring output . The contest was also the NBA debut for rookie Kris Dunn , the fifth overall pick in the 2016 draft . Dunn played behind LaVine and Ricky Rubio , clocking just 15 minutes of game time . He contributed eight points and four rebounds during that time on the floor . The Wolves will visit Sacramento on Saturday , while Memphis will take to the road to face the Knicks .

Points came from the usual suspects on both sides as the Grizzlies beat the Timberwovles on Wednesday . For Minnesota , third - year guard/forward Andrew Wiggins started the season with a 25 - point scoring spectacle . The high output was unsurprising for Wiggins , who averaged over 20 points per game for the first time in his career last season . Reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns joined Wiggins as the only other Timberwolve to crack 20 in the game , posting 21 points including nine in the first five minutes . For Memphis , meanwhile , veterans Marc Gasol , Zach Randolph and Mike Conley all scored 18 or more to lead the victory . Gasol stepped it up on the defensive end as well , blocking four shots . In a testament to the tightness of the game , both teams made exactly 36 field goals and recorded 45 rebounds .


In one of the season 's more interesting statistical developments , it seems some veterans are beginning to add the three - point shot to their offensive arsenals . This has certainly been the case for Memphis 's Marc Gasol , who drilled a career - high four three - pointers in Sunday 's win over the Wizards . The veteran big man now has six three - point makes in the season 's first three games , more than he has made in the previous two full seasons combined . Gasol 's three - point renaissance is just one component of Memphis 's increasingly three - heavy offense . After finishing in the bottom five three - point shooting teams for multiple years in a row , the Grizzlies showed surprising range on Friday , hitting 15 three - pointers on 48 percent shooting . The same could not be said for Washington , however , as the Wizards struggled heavily from long - range . The team hit just 20 percent of its shots from deep , including a dismal 0 - of - 5 for starter Otto Porter , Jr .

The Memphis Grizzlies took down the visiting Washington Wizards on Friday , 112 - 103 . Point guard Mike Conley , who received the largest contract in NBA history over the offseason , took control of the game for the Grizzlies ( 2 - 1 ) , scoring a team - high 24 points while also playing the role of primary distributor and dishing out 11 assists . The Wizards were able to keep the game close until the start of overtime , but from there Memphis simply took over . The Grizzlies held their opponents to just three points in OT , scoring 12 for themselves . The bench provided energy for the Grizzlies throughout , as veterans Vince Carter and Zach Randolph combined for 40 points and led the second unit push to the win . The Wizards ( 0 - 2 ) , meanwhile , kept the game competitive despite a tough performance behind the arc . The team shot just 20 percent from long range , including 2 of 8 from beyond the arc for shooting guard Bradley Beal . Washington also saw limited bench contributions , with multiple starters pushing 40 minutes and no member of the second unit scoring in double digits . Ultimately , the Grizzlies ' support from the bench carried into overtime , where they substantially outscored a heavily - used Washington starting unit . The Grizzlies will face the Timberwolves on Tuesday , while the Wizards will rest until hosting the Raptors on Wednesday .


In a defensive battle , both New Orleans and Memphis struggled to find their shot from the floor . The Grizzlies hit just 35 percent of their shots from the field , while the Pelicans hit only 37 percent . It was a particularly poor shooting night for the game 's more high - profile players . Anthony Davis scored just 10 points on 3 - of - 13 from the floor , while Marc Gasol scored only eight on 3 - of - 18 . Meanwhile , Memphis 's Tony Allen hit just 1 - of - 8 and forward Zach Randolph hit just 5 - of - 18 . The tough shooting night extended to the line , as both teams hit just 75 percent of their shots from the line . Memphis struggled to get things going from beyond the arc as well , hitting just 29 percent of their shots after an impressive 15 - three performance earlier in the week .

The host Memphis Grizzlies defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans , 89 - 83 , in overtime on Wednesday . It was a low - scoring affair all - around , as both teams struggled to get their shots to fall . Memphis shot just 35 percent from the floor , including 3 - of - 18 from star center Marc Gasol . Gasol still contributed , recording 11 rebounds and five assists . Gasol also helped lock down superstar Anthony Davis , who was held to just 10 points on the night . Davis had a historic start to the season , scoring 95 points in his first two games . However , he was not performing at the same level on Wednesday , being held to just 3 - of - 13 from the field . New Orleans , who has been missing guard Jrue Holiday and wing Tyreke Evans , is now 0 - 5 on the season . It was a particularly weak night for the team 's starting five , who combined for just 19 points . New Orleans did , however , force the Grizzlies into overtime while seeing significant contributions from young players . Sixth overall pick Buddy Hield established his new career high with 18 points . Newly-acquired guard Lance Stephenson led the team with 45 minutes played and 21 points scored . Both teams will play at home on Thursday , with the Grizzlies facing the Clippers and the Pelicans facing the Suns .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 99 - 88 , at FedEx Forum on Friday . The Grizzlies ( 3 - 3 ) typically make their opponents grind for every point , and Friday was no different . The Clippers ( 4 - 1 ) struggled for the second straight game , with one notable exception . Chris Paul supplied a team - high 27 points , while also dishing out a season - best 11 assists and notching six steals for a second consecutive contest . The scoring total was greatly aided by a game - high 15 trips to the free - throw line , with Paul parlaying all but one into points . With the other four members of the first unit combining for just 36 points and the team posting 38 percent and 30 percent success rates from the field and three - point range , respectively , the All-Star guard 's contributions were particularly essential in securing the road victory . Blake Griffin was second behind Paul with a 14 - point , 10 - rebound double - double , and he added two assists and a steal . J.J. Redick posted 12 points , a rebound and two steals . While DeAndre Jordan poured in just six points , he hauled in a season - high 21 boards , 15 of which came on the defensive glass . Although no one bench player stood out , the reserves combined for a solid 36 points , helping to supplement the scoring total overall . Memphis received a season - high 30 points from Mike Conley , which he supplemented with 10 assists , two rebounds , a steal and two blocks . Marc Gasol was the only other member of the first until to hit double digits in the scoring column , posting 21 points , nine rebounds , four assists , two blocks and a steal . James Ennis supplied nine points and 11 boards , along with two assists , a steal and a block . Zach Randolph nearly managed a double - double while pacing the bench , collecting 15 points , nine rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes . The Clippers head to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Saturday night , while the Grizzlies remain home to await the Portland Trail Blazers for a Sunday afternoon tilt .

Chris Paul stepped up his offense as the starting five found points relatively hard to come by for a second straight game . Paul 's 27 points and six steals equaled season highs , while his 11 dimes represented a new high - water mark . His 15 free - throw shots were also a game high , and he converted 14 of them into points . The All-Star guard almost outscored his other four teammates on the first unit , who only combined for 36 points , a total that was matched by the five players on the Clippers bench . The Grizzlies received a combined 51 points from Mike Conley and Marc Gasol , but only 37 points from 10 other players who logged minutes . They managed just a 37 percent success rate from the field , while their 19 turnovers led to 30 points for the Clippers .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 100 - 94 , at FedEx Forum on Sunday . Typically , it 's Damian Lillard who spearheads the Blazers ' attack , frequently leading Portland ( 4 - 3 ) in both field - goal attempts and scoring . However , it was backcourt mate C.J . McCollum who took the mantle Sunday , putting up more than double the shots of Lillard and leading all scorers with a season - high 37 points . The third - year shooting guard added four rebounds , two assists , a steal and a block over a team - high 39 minutes . McCollum also drained half of his 12 three - point attempts on the afternoon , after having made the same amount in the last three games combined . Overall , Portland 's solid shooting ( 45 and 42 percent marks from the field and three - point range , respectively ) and a 24 - point fourth quarter helped secure the team 's third road win in four tries . Lillard contributed 19 points , seven assists , six rebounds and a steal . He was only 3 - of - 11 from the field , but did convert all 11 free - throw opportunities . Maurice Harkless was next with 18 points , seven rebounds , two blocks and a steal . Al-Farouq Aminu and Mason Plumlee were modest contributors , with respective eight - and seven - point tallies , while also combining for 11 boards down low . The Grizzlies ( 3 - 4 ) were led by Marc Gasol , who went for 21 points , three rebounds , two assists and a steal . Mike Conley supplied 16 points , seven assists , four rebounds , two steals and two blocks . The veteran guard made only one of five three - point tries , but it was memorable , as it came at the buzzer to end the first half . Tony Allen registered 11 points , seven boards and four steals . Zach Randolph was typically productive off the bench , leading the reserves with 15 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Vince Carter was solid in a reserve role as well , providing 11 points , five rebounds , an assist and a steal . The Blazers head back home to face off with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night , while the Grizzlies remain home for their own Tuesday evening tangle with the Denver Nuggets .

C.J . McCollum stepped up to shoulder the offensive load over Damian Lillard for an afternoon , tallying a slew of season bests in the process . The third - year guard finished with season highs in minutes ( 39 ) , points ( 37 ) , shot attempts ( 23 ) and three - point tries ( 12 ) . Lillard largely struggled , making only 3 - of - 11 shots from the field , but did make good on all 11 visits to the free - throw line . The two guards and Maurice Harkless combined for a whopping 74 of the team 's 100 points , keying the road victory . The Grizzlies struggled to get much offense byeond the trio of Marc Gasol , Mike Conley and Zach Randolph . The veterans combined for 52 points , with Gasol leading the team with 21 points . Memphis only managed to shoot 38 percent from the field and 23 percent from three - point range during the contest .