Grizzlies Defeat Clippers 107-98 at FedExForum
Friday, December 5, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · FedExForum
Memphis Grizzlies 107, LA Clippers 98, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies?
Memphis Grizzlies beat LA Clippers 107-98 at FedExForum on December 5, 2025.
Who was favored in LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies?
LA Clippers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a 107-98 victory over the LA Clippers at FedExForum. This win extends the Grizzlies' lead in their season series against the Clippers to 3-0, having previously defeated them on November 29 by a score of 112-107. The Grizzlies now hold a 2-0 advantage in the current season's meetings.
The Grizzlies entered the game with a home record of 10-13, while the Clippers struggled with a 6-17 record on the road. Memphis has shown a mixed performance lately, going 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this victory. Their scoring average over this stretch was 112.9 points per game, while they allowed an average of 113.5 points. In their last five games, the Grizzlies averaged 118.8 points scored and 118.6 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Clippers had been struggling significantly, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, although they managed to snap a five-game losing streak with a win against the Atlanta Hawks just two days prior. Their scoring average during this stretch was 113.6 points, but they allowed an average of 118.9 points per game. In their last five games, the Clippers averaged 114.6 points scored and 118.6 points allowed.
The game was played under standard NBA conditions, with no unusual weather factors affecting the indoor venue. DraftKings set the betting line for the Clippers as 2.5-point favorites, with a total points line of 222.5 for the game. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, but the Grizzlies ultimately outperformed expectations.
In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies had several players listed as day-to-day, including Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe), Walter Clayton Jr. (knee), Karim Lopez (undisclosed), and Jaylen Wells (toe). Richie Saunders was ruled out due to a knee injury. The Clippers also faced injury challenges, as Jordan Miller was out with a shoulder injury, while Bradley Beal (hip) and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) were both listed as day-to-day.
The game saw a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 98 when James Harden made two free throws to bring the Clippers to a tie. However, the Grizzlies responded with a dunk from Jaylen Wells, followed by a two-point shot from Jaren Jackson Jr., which put them ahead 102-98. Cedric Coward then contributed with a two-point shot and two free throws, sealing the victory for Memphis.
Overall, this matchup showcased the Grizzlies' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and maintain their dominance over the Clippers this season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAC -2.5 | 222.5 o -115 / u -105 | LA Clippers -135 · Memphis Grizzlies +114 |
Injury report
- Scotty Pippen Jr.Day-To-DayToeMemphis Grizzlies
- Walter Clayton Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMemphis Grizzlies
- Karim LopezDay-To-DayUndisclosedMemphis Grizzlies
- Richie SaundersOutKneeMemphis Grizzlies
- Jaylen WellsDay-To-DayToeMemphis Grizzlies
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Leaders
- PointsCedric Coward23Memphis Grizzlies
- AssistsCam Spencer7Memphis Grizzlies
- ReboundsCedric Coward14Memphis Grizzlies
- PointsKawhi Leonard24LA Clippers
- AssistsJames Harden7LA Clippers
- ReboundsKawhi Leonard8LA Clippers
Recent form
Memphis Grizzlies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1112.9 scored · 113.5 allowed per game1-1 at home
- L119-126at San Antonio SpursDec 3
- W115-107at Sacramento KingsDec 1
- W112-107at LA ClippersNov 29
- W133-128at New Orleans PelicansNov 27
- L115-125vs Denver NuggetsNov 25
- W102-96at Dallas MavericksNov 23
- W137-96vs Sacramento KingsNov 21
- L101-111at San Antonio SpursNov 19
- L100-108at Cleveland CavaliersNov 15
- L95-131at Boston CelticsNov 13
LA Clippers
Last 10: 2-8Streak W1113.6 scored · 118.9 allowed per game2-6 away
- W115-92at Atlanta HawksDec 4
- L123-140at Miami HeatDec 2
- L110-114vs Dallas MavericksNov 30
- L107-112vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 29
- L118-135at Los Angeles LakersNov 26
- L105-120at Cleveland CavaliersNov 23
- W131-116at Charlotte HornetsNov 22
- L101-129at Orlando MagicNov 21
- L108-110at Philadelphia 76ersNov 18
- L118-121at Boston CelticsNov 16
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | LA Clippers | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 35-80 | 42-78 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 14-44 | 10-28 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 36 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 13-18 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 38 |
| Assists | 22 | 28 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 60 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 52 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter67-72Kobe Sanders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 3rd Quarter67-73John Konchar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-73Kawhi Leonard makes two point shot (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter69-75John Konchar makes 1-foot dunk (Cam Spencer assists)
- 3rd Quarter71-75Kawhi Leonard makes 4-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter72-75Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-75Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-76Santi Aldama makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter74-76Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-76Nicolas Batum makes 22-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-77John Konchar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-78John Konchar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-80Jock Landale makes 1-foot layup (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope assists)
- 3rd Quarter77-82Cam Spencer makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot (Santi Aldama assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-82Kobe Sanders makes 2-foot dunk (Kobe Brown assists)
- 3rd Quarter80-82Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-82Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-84Cam Spencer makes 5-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-84Nicolas Batum makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 4th Quarter84-87Cedric Coward makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zach Edey assists)
- 4th Quarter84-89Cedric Coward makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter87-89Kobe Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nicolas Batum assists)
- 4th Quarter87-91Cedric Coward makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter89-91Kawhi Leonard makes 19-foot jumper
- 4th Quarter89-92Jaren Jackson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter89-93Jaren Jackson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-93Ivica Zubac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-93Ivica Zubac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-95Jaren Jackson Jr. makes 7-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter93-95Kawhi Leonard makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter96-95Kobe Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 4th Quarter96-98Cam Spencer makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter97-98James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-98James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-100Jaylen Wells makes dunk (Cam Spencer assists)
- 4th Quarter98-102Jaren Jackson Jr. makes 9-foot two point shot (Cedric Coward assists)
- 4th Quarter98-104Cedric Coward makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter98-105Jaren Jackson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-106Cedric Coward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-107Cedric Coward makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Memphis Grizzlies, below favours LA Clippers.
Venue
- FedExForumMemphis, TN
- Attendance15052
- OfficialsCourtney Kirkland, Scott Twardoski, Tyler Ricks
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