Memphis Grizzlies Prepared to Tangle with L.A. Clippers

Feb 21, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) blocks the shot of Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 102 – 96. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies travel to Los Angeles on Monday to face their archrivals–Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Grizzlies versus the Clippers–one of the biggest rivals and most anticipated matchups in the NBA today.

These intense meetings are not longtime grudges–they are newfound knock-down-drag-outs. Ever since the Zach Randolph-led Memphis teams regularly began to qualify for the postseason and the Clippers acquired Chris Paul, these teams seem to play each other for a tough, physical series.

Although Blake Griffin is not able to play at the moment, the tension is still present. Zach Randolph will not have Griffin as a human punching bag, but there will still be several individual matchups to keep an eye on as we all watch the Monday night game.

Nov 23, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) guards Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the game at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

This game features two of the top point guards in the Western Conference–CP3 and Mike Conley. This is always a good duel. Additionally, DeAndre Jordan will be testing his hot streak against the Grizzlies’ NBA All-Star center, Marc Gasol.

This battle is bound to be another instant classic. Whichever team falls short will have the chance to gain revenge at the end of the week when these two teams face each other yet again.

Through the remainder of this article, you will find all the information needed to prepare for Grizzlies’ game No. 55 of 82–Memphis at L.A. Clippers.