MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 29 factors, together with 4 within the remaining 25 seconds to steer the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening.
With the sport tied at 110, Powell hit a 14-foot jumper with 25 seconds left, then transformed two free throws to present the Clippers their third win in 4 video games. James Harden had 21 factors, 9 assists and eight rebounds, and Ivica Zubac completed with 20 factors and a season-high 20 rebounds.
Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 24 factors and Ja Morant scored 23. Desmond Bane had 21 factors and 7 assists.
The match was shut all through. By the tip of the fourth quarter, there had been 13 lead adjustments and 9 ties.
Takeaways
Clippers: They managed to maintain Memphis at bay till Powell’s remaining push, with assist from Harden within the fourth quarter.
Grizzlies: Dedicated 19 turnovers which led to 31 factors for Los Angeles.
Key second
Initially of the third quarter, the Grizzlies had been on the break with Jaylen Wells main the assault. He discovered Morant close to the highest of the important thing, and the 6-foot-2 star headed straight to Zubac defending the rim. On the final second, Morant spun like a cyclone, flipped the ball over his head from the left aspect and tipped it.
Key statistic
Memphis leads the NBA with 58.7 factors per recreation, however was held to 42. The Grizzlies additionally completed 13 factors beneath their league common.
To be continued
The Clippers host Golden State on Friday. The Grizzlies host Toronto on Thursday.
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