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Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers

Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Original Publication Date: November 28, 2025 9:43PM
Publication Updated: November 28, 2025 9:45PM

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied for a 112-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the last game of NBA Cup play for both teams on Friday night.

The Grizzlies, who outscored the Clippers by eight in the fourth quarter to get their fourth win in five games, went 3-1 in West Group B but failed to secure a wild card into the knockout round because the Phoenix Suns had a better point differential.

Vincent Williams Jr. scored 16 points and Santi Aldama added 13 off the bench for the Grizzlies, who have a three-game road winning streak after dropping their previous five away from home. Zach Edey had 21 rebounds and five points.

Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points in 29 minutes for the Clippers, who have lost six straight at home, with their last victory at Intuit Dome coming on Oct. 31. James Harden had 23 points.

Memphis struggled to get its offense going in the first half, relying on long-distance shooting from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to provide some pop. They found a groove in the third quarter, rallying from a 16-point deficit to get within 81-78 to close the period, and it carried through as Cedric Coward gave the Grizzlies their first lead early in the fourth.

The Clippers started off strong by making hit three 3-pointers to open the game and going 6 of 9 from long range in the first quarter, but they finished 12 of 38 (31.6%).

Clippers point guard Chris Paul received a video tribute in his first home game since announcing he would retire at the end of the season. Paul finished with five points and two rebounds in 15 minutes.

Up next

Grizzlies: At Sacramento on Sunday.

Clippers: Host Dallas on Saturday.

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Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers | iNFOnews.ca
Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers | iNFOnews.ca
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, possesses the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers | iNFOnews.ca
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden gestures after making a 3-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Grizzlies eliminated from NBA Cup despite riding strong second half to 112-107 win over Clippers | iNFOnews.ca
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reacts after making a 3-point basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward, back left, runs during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

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