Key Takeaways:
- Jaren Jackson Jr. delivered 31 points, including 21 in the first half, as the Grizzlies triumphed over the Clippers 121-103
- Cam Spencer achieved a career-best 27 points, making 7 of 10 three-point attempts at Crypto.com Arena
- The Clippers suffered their eighth consecutive home defeat, last winning at home on 31 October
Match Overview
The Memphis Grizzlies surged to a 121-103 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, marking their third victory against the Clippers in under three weeks. Jaren Jackson Jr. set the tone early, amassing 21 of his 31 points prior to halftime. His offensive dominance was complemented by Cam Spencer, who posted a career-high 27 points, including seven three-pointers from ten attempts.
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— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 16, 2025
Player Performances and Key Moments
Jaylen Wells added 16 points off the bench, while rookie Cedric Coward contributed 12 for Memphis. Ja Morant, featuring in his second contest since returning from a calf injury, also posted 12 points. Despite Morant’s comeback, the Grizzlies were without centre Zach Edey for a second consecutive game due to a left ankle injury. Santi Aldama started at centre for the second game running, finishing with three points and two rebounds.
Kawhi Leonard led the scoring for the Clippers with 21 points, followed by Kris Dunn with 17. James Harden was limited to 13 points, with John Collins and Jordan Miller each recording 10. The defeat marks Los Angeles’ twelfth loss in their last fourteen outings and extends their home losing streak to eight, having not won on their own court since 31 October.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Other Notable Scorers | Streak / Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 31 | Cam Spencer (27), Jaylen Wells (16), Cedric Coward (12), Ja Morant (12) | Third win vs Clippers in under 3 weeks |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Kawhi Leonard | 21 | Kris Dunn (17), James Harden (13), John Collins (10), Jordan Miller (10) | Eight consecutive home losses |
Turning Point and Statistics
The contest remained close until midway through the third quarter, when Leonard’s three-pointer gave the Clippers a 64-63 edge. Memphis responded with a decisive 9-0 run to claim a 72-64 lead, with Wells scoring four points during the surge. The Grizzlies closed the third up 90-76 and maintained momentum throughout the final period, highlighted by Spencer’s rapid four three-pointers within a six-minute span.
Jackson, after averaging 10.2 points across his previous five games on 42.6% shooting, delivered his first 20-point effort in six appearances. He finished impressively from the field, converting 13 of 18 shots (72.2%).
Upcoming Fixtures
- Grizzlies: Visit Minnesota on Wednesday night
- Clippers: Travel to Oklahoma City on Thursday night
