The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 112-107 in overtime on
Friday afternoon at Staples Center. The loss snapped the Grizzlies’ five-game
winning streak, and Memphis now stands 12-6 on the season.
The Grizzlies and Clippers traded baskets throughout the first quarter, but
Memphis was able to pull ahead and end the period on a 9-2 run over a 4:22
stretch (22-16). The Clippers would answer with an 11-2 run of their own in the
first 2:58 of the second quarter. However, the Grizzlies would close the half
with an eight-point lead at 52-44 after finishing with a 13-5 run in the last
3:41 of the second quarter.
Memphis struggled coming out of the break, missing all seven of its three-point
attempts in the third quarter while Los Angeles shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
The Clippers outscored the Grizzlies 31-18 in the period and entered the fourth
with a five-point lead at 75-70.
Although the Grizzlies were able to come back and led by eight (95-87) with 2:02
remaining in regulation, the Clippers would chip away at the Grizzlies lead to
bring it within 3 points (98-95) with 3.0 left on the clock. A Marc Gasol foul
on a Danilo Gallinari three-point attempt would send the Clippers to the line
where they would ultimately tie the game and send it into overtime.
Memphis entered overtime without Mike Conley after he picked up his sixth foul
in the fourth quarter with 2:51 left in regulation. The Clippers outscored the
Grizzlies 14-9 in overtime, shooting 66.7 percent from the field to the
Grizzlies’ 44.4 percent.
Conley dished 10 of his 11 assists in the second quarter, setting a
single-quarter franchise record in assists and breaking the old record of eight
in a quarter. Conley also recorded his second double-double of the season
posting 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting (3-6 3P). Gasol recorded his 10th
double-double of the season and fifth in a row with a game-high 27 points and 13
rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored in double figures with 20 points while Kyle
Anderson contributed 11.
Montrezl Harrell led the Clippers with 22 points (7-14 FG) and 11 rebounds,
posting his third double-double of the season and third straight game with at
least 20 points. Gallinari finished with 20 points and nine rebounds shooting
5-of-8 from three-point range. Avery Bradley (13 points), Tobias Harris (12
points) and Lou Williams (15 points) also scored in double figures.
The Grizzlies return home to take on the New York Knicks this Sunday, November
25 at 5 p.m. Come out to FedExForum to support the team, tune in to FOX Sports
Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies and purchase 2018-19 Season
Tickets or 10-Game Flex Packs can do so now by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going
online to grizzlies.com/tickets. Single Game Tickets are also available for
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ticketmaster.com, online at grizzlies.com/tickets or by calling 1-800-4NBA-TIX.
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