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Clippers use massive third quarter to defeat the Grizzlies as Bogdan Bogdanovic debuts

By Editorial Board Published February 13, 2025 4 Min Read
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Clippers use massive third quarter to defeat the Grizzlies as Bogdan Bogdanovic debuts

What began as a back-and-forth battle between the Clippers, who’ve one of many NBA’s greatest defenses, and the Memphis Grizzlies, who’ve the league’s high offense, was determined by the Clippers’ 36-point third quarter, which led them to a 128-114 victory Wednesday night time on the Intuit Dome.

The Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, noticed their lead surge to as many as 23 factors within the third, too nice for the Grizzlies, who have been enjoying with out Ja Morant.

Leonard performed a season-high 34 minutes, scoring 25 factors with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Harden added a close to triple-double, scoring 18 factors with 10 assists and eight rebounds.

A 3-pointer within the third quarter gave Harden his 26,974th level, transferring him into sole possession of thirteenth on the NBA’s all-time scoring listing, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon.

Norman Powell steals the ball from Luke Kennard within the second half.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Occasions)

Whereas the Grizzlies entered the sport boasting the highest-scoring offense within the league (123.5 ppg), they have been with out their famous person level guard, forcing them to look elsewhere for offense. The 2-time All-Star, who averages 20.7 factors, 7.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds, was dominated out simply earlier than tipoff due to knee soreness.

This absence proved to be the Grizzlies’ downfall, because the Clippers — ranked third in factors given up per sport (107.8) and steals (9.4) — took benefit of unhealthy matchups and stifled Memphis’ offense.

One of many league’s high defensive groups, the Clippers had 17 steals, pressured 21 turnovers and scored 41 factors off them, all of which performed a major function in conserving the Grizzlies under their season common.

Earlier than the sport, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue stated he would insert guard Kris Dunn into the beginning lineup to alleviate the strain the Grizzlies offered on offense. This transfer was a lift for the Clippers, with Dunn — who changed Derrick Jones Jr. — delivering his largest scoring output of the season.

Dunn completed with 14 factors and set a season excessive from past the arc, making all 4 of his three-point photographs.

He performed an all-around productive sport, including 5 assists, 5 steals and three rebounds.

Bogdan Bogdanovic made his Clippers debut after arriving from the Atlanta Hawks on the commerce deadline. The three-point specialist nailed his first three-point try and a lot fanfare.

Nevertheless, the Serbian performed solely 18 minutes, scoring seven factors.

Norman Powell added 18 factors, whereas Ivica Zubac contributed a double-double with 13 rebounds and 12 factors .

The Clippers (30-23) are actually 2½ video games behind the Lakers within the Pacific Division with one sport remaining earlier than the All-Star break. They are going to face the Jazz in Utah on Thursday night time.

Ben Simmons is anticipated to make his debut. He sat out for reconditioning and missed the primary sport of the Clippers’ back-to-back set after signing with them this week, the 28-year-old trying ahead to enjoying backup level guard for his new staff.

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