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The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 121–103 on December 15 at Intuit Dome, overwhelming the home team with superior efficiency and ball movement. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 31 points, while Cole Spencer added 27 in a dominant two-man effort. The Grizzlies shot 52.3 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers, translating to a 126.7 offensive rating that proved too much for a Clippers defense surrendering a 126.7 defensive rating. Memphis's third quarter was the turning point—outscoring Los Angeles 34–28 to build decisive separation—and the visitors' 33 assists on 121 points reflected crisp ball movement. Los Angeles, led by Kawhi Leonard's 21 points and Kris Dunn's 17, managed only 46.3 percent shooting and 13 three-pointers while committing 18 turnovers to Memphis's 11. The game finished 8 points below the Vegas total of 229.5, driven largely by the Clippers' offensive struggles. Memphis's balanced attack and suffocating perimeter defense underscore a team capable of competing in the Western Conference playoff picture.