The LA Clippers dominated the second half to roll past the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 on Friday. LA trailed 66-60 at halftime before drubbing Memphis 68-42 in the next two quarters. The Clippers' defense held the Grizzlies to a 5-for-18 clip in the third quarter to turn the game around.
James Harden dumped 18 of his 30 points in the first half. He added nine assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac, who led the second-half surge, combined for 40 points, 20 rebounds and five assists. The two anchored the defense that limited Memphis to 16 third-quarter points.
Without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 23 points, two rebounds and one assist. Scotty Pippen Jr., starting for Morant, contributed 15 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers player stats and box score
Memphis Grizzlies player stats and box score
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Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Clippers Game Summary
The Memphis Grizzlies continued a five-game road swing on Friday with another matchup against the LA Clippers. Memphis (43-27) looked to sweep the season series and extend its lead over LA (39-30) in the Western Conference. Ja Morant remained out, but Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama were cleared to play.
The Grizzlies and Clippers were ultra-aggressive launching 3-pointers in the first quarter. Memphis went 5-for-14, while LA finished 6-for-13 in the shootout. At the end of the period, the visitors edged the home team 31-29.
James Harden tied the game at 53 apiece with 3:10 remaining in the second quarter following a 28-footer. Memphis closed the period with a 13-7 run to lead 66-60 at halftime.
The Clippers pulled away from the Grizzlies starting the third quarter. LA won the period 36-16 behind a stifling defense to turn a 66-60 deficit into a 96-82 lead entering the fourth quarter. Kawhi Leonard had seven points and four rebounds during the period.
LA steadily cruised to a 128-108 win by sustaining its effort on defense. Memphis got to within 116-105 before the home team sprinted to the finish line.
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