Clippers Secure 128-114 Victory Over Grizzlies With Strong Team Effort
Kawhi Leonard leads with 25 points as the Clippers capitalize on turnovers and debut new additions ahead of the All-Star break.
- Kawhi Leonard scored a team-high 25 points in a season-high 34 minutes, helping the Clippers pull away in the second half after a slow start.
- James Harden added 18 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon for 13th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
- The Clippers' defense forced 22 turnovers, scoring 41 points off them, and held the Grizzlies below their league-leading season scoring average.
- Newly acquired Bogdan Bogdanovic debuted with 7 points, while Ben Simmons is expected to make his debut in the next game against the Jazz.
- The Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant due to knee soreness, struggled despite Desmond Bane's 23 points, losing for the second time in three games.