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2mo ago

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.

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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, center, defends and center Ivica Zubac gets knocked away during the first half on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • 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.