NBA: Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies extend Clippers' home misery

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a season-high 31 points, and Cam Spencer added a career-best 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies secured a 121-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Inglewood, Calif. The victory marked Memphis' third win over the Clippers since Nov. 28.

Jaylen Wells contributed 16 points for the Grizzlies, who built a 90-76 lead by the end of the third quarter and maintained control throughout the final period. Memphis continued its dominance, closing the game with a commanding lead.

Ja Morant, Memphis' star guard, was limited to 12 points in his second game back after recovering from a calf injury. Morant, who played 21 minutes and shot just 4 of 12 from the field, had his minutes restricted as part of the team’s plan to ease him back into action.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 21 points, while Kris Dunn added 17. However, Los Angeles' struggles continued, as they lost their eighth straight home game. James Harden, in particular, struggled with his shooting, finishing with just 13 points. The Clippers’ disappointing run also sees them sitting at 3-12 over their last 15 games, with 12 of those contests played on the road.

Memphis took control of the game late in the third quarter, finishing the period on an 18-8 run to extend their lead to 14 points. The Grizzlies put the game out of reach early in the fourth as Spencer hit four 3-pointers in less than three minutes, stretching their lead to 106-86 with 6:39 left in the game.

Spencer was particularly impressive, finishing 9 of 13 from the field, including a career-high 7 of 10 from beyond the arc. His sharpshooting performance played a key role in Memphis' offensive surge.

The Grizzlies shot 59.1% from the field in the second quarter and built a 56-48 lead at halftime. Jackson led the charge in the period, scoring 14 points, while Leonard tallied 11 for the Clippers. Los Angeles also struggled with turnovers, committing 12 in the first half alone.

On the night, Memphis shot 52.3% from the field and finished 16 of 39 (41%) from three-point range. Meanwhile, the Clippers shot 46.2% from the floor but gave up 19 turnovers, which played a significant role in their defeat. -Field Level Media/Reuters