The Los Angeles Clippers disappointed once again, suffering their fourth consecutive loss since the addition of James Harden.
This time, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a 105-101 win in a closely contested finish in the NBA. The outcome was determined in the final minutes when Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. sealed the game with free-throw line points.
The most effective for the winners were Desmond Bane with 27 points and Marcus Smart with 17 points. For the guests, Paul George scored 26 points. Kawhi Leonard didn’t shine with 14 points, shooting 6/16 from the field, and James Harden also had a modest performance. The new acquisition for the Los Angeles Clippers stopped at 11 points, shooting 4/12 from the field.
As for other games, LaMelo Ball shone at the “Garden,” but with 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, it wasn’t enough for the Charlotte Hornets to overcome the New York Knicks. The home team triumphed with a score of 129-117, with R. J. Barrett contributing 24 points.
Additionally, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 102-94 on their home court. Mikal Bridges was the main contributor with 27 points, while Bilal Coulibaly stood out for the Wizards with 20 points.