Bold take: Memphis showed why they’re a threat even when their key scorer logs limited minutes. The Grizzlies upended the Clippers 121-103 in Inglewood, powered by Jaren Jackson Jr.’s dominant first half and Cam Spencer’s career-high 27 points. Jackson poured in 21 of his 31 by halftime, while Spencer steadily filled the scoreboard, helping Memphis win their third matchup against Los Angeles in less than three weeks.
Ja Morant returned from a calf injury and contributed 12 points in his second game back, but center Zach Edey was sidelined for a second straight game with a left ankle issue. Santi Aldama stepped in at center again, finishing with three points and two rebounds as the Grizzlies relied on a balanced effort to pull away late.
For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard led with 21 points and Kris Dunn contributed 17, yet Los Angeles dropped to 12 losses in the last 14 games. James Harden managed 13 points, while John Collins and Jordan Miller added 10 apiece. It marked the eighth straight home defeat for the Clippers, who hadn’t won in their building since October 31.
Key momentum swing: After Clippers’ Leonard hit a late third-quarter three to give L.A. a 64-63 edge, Memphis seized control with a 9-0 burst to move ahead 72-64. The Grizzlies then extended to a 90-76 advantage entering the fourth, with Wells delivering four points during the decisive run.
Spencer supplied a major outside-shooting surge in the fourth, drilling four three-pointers in under six minutes and finishing 7-of-10 from long range for the game. Jackson finally found his rhythm, scoring 20—the first time he reached that mark in six games—on 13-of-18 shooting (72.2%).
Upcoming:
- Grizzlies at Minnesota on Wednesday
- Clippers at Oklahoma City on Thursday
