Clippers Beat Grizzlies; Harden Hits Scoring Milestone

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a 128-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, capitalizing on a strong third quarter where they scored 36 points. The Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard's 25 points and James Harden's near triple-double, exploited the absence of Grizzlies' star Ja Morant, who was sidelined due to knee soreness. This win allowed the Clippers to solidify their sixth-place standing in the Western Conference. Despite the Grizzlies' high-scoring reputation, their offense struggled without Morant, with Kris Dunn stepping up for the Clippers by scoring 14 points. Harden also achieved a personal milestone, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon to become 13th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. The win was significant for the Clippers in maintaining their defensive prowess, as they forced 21 turnovers and scored 41 points off them.