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Clippers vs. Grizzlies Tues on 92.9 FM ESPN: Game Notes

Bear Necessities 

Memphis continues a span of seven games in seven different cities, breaking up two three-game road trips with its only home game of the stretch tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers…


The Grizzlies, playing 14 of 20 away from home, will play just three home games in February. The Grizzlies have won all three games in the season series are and seeking their first season sweep of the Clippers since the 2003-04 season (the only season Memphis has swept the Clippers). Memphis scored 135 points in their win over Orlando on Saturday, improving to 15-0 this season when scoring 120 or more… The Grizzlies outshot the Magic 50.5% to 43.3% from the field Saturday… Memphis improved to 66-0 since the start of the 2019-20 season when outshooting its opponent by at least 5% overall. The Grizzlies lead the NBA in points in the paint (56.8), second chance points (18.0) and fast break points (16.9), and are one of five teams to rank in the NBA top 10 in both offensive and defensive rating, joining Golden State, Miami, Milwaukee, and Phoenix. Morant is averaging 33.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists over his past nine games… Morant tallied his 13th game this season with at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists in Saturday’s win at Orlando... Morant owns the third-most games with 30-5-5 in the NBA this season behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James.

Series Records and Current Streaks vs. Opponent (Regular Season)

Overall: 49-52 (Won 3) Home: 30-21 (Won 2) Last Win: 1/8/22 Last Home Win: 1/8/22

Connections

Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones, assistant coach David McClure and Clippers forward Luke Kennard played at Duke. Grizzlies Vice President of Basketball Affairs Tayshaun Prince and Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. played at Kentucky. Grizzlies center Steven Adams teamed with Clippers forwards Serge Ibaka (2013-16) and Paul George (2017-19) and Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (2013-15) on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Grizzlies guard De’Anthony Melton was born in North Hollywood and attended Crespi High School in Encino, Calif. before playing collegiately at USC. Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson teamed with Clippers wing Norman Powell at UCLA. Grizzlies assistant coach Vitaly Potapenko was on the Indiana Pacers’ assistant coaching staff in 2010-11 during Paul George’s rookie season. Clippers forward Robert Covington played collegiately at Tennessee State. Grizzlies director of player support and radio analyst Elliot Perry was selected by the Clippers with the 37th overall pick in the 1991 NBA Draft and appeared in 10 games with the team during the 1991-92 season. Grizzlies TV analyst Brevin Knight appeared in 74 games (39 starts) for the Clippers during the 2007-08 season and averaged 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 22.6 minutes. Clippers TV analyst Mike Fratello compiled a 95-83 (.534) record over parts of three seasons as head coach of the Grizzlies (2004-05 to 2006-07) and guided the team to two playoff appearances.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies LIVE coverage all day, tip at 7:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN