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The Los Angeles Clippers edged the Memphis Grizzlies 123–120 on March 7 at FedExForum, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way on 28 points and Darius Garland adding 21 in a balanced offensive effort. The Clippers' second-quarter surge—35 points in the frame—proved decisive, establishing separation that Memphis could not fully overcome despite T. Jerome's 23-point performance and Tobias Hendricks' 18 points. Los Angeles shot 50.0% from the field while limiting their turnovers to 15, and their defensive rating of 118.2 held Memphis to 48.3% shooting and just 16 three-pointers. The Grizzlies dominated the glass with 44 rebounds to Memphis' 34, but the Clippers' 10 steals and superior ball movement—15 assists to the Grizzlies' 29—controlled the tempo. The game finished below the Vegas total of 229.5, reflecting a more grind-oriented contest than anticipated. This road victory strengthens the Clippers' standing in the Western Conference playoff race.
