Staff score predictions for Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers rematch
The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the world on Thursday night, marching out of FedEx Forum with a win against one of the best teams in the NBA. The team was clicking in every way possible.
It’s hard to see how anybody could have stopped these guys last night. Tyus Jones dropped 20 points on 9-11 shooting and every starter finished with double digit points. It was a beautiful display of basketball and an all-around clinic from Taylor Jenkins’ squad.
Win or loss in the second game against Los Angeles, this momentum should carry through the rest of the season, giving the Memphis Grizzlies hope that they can beat anybody.
But the Grizzlies aren’t done yet, as they’ll have to face this tough team at home for the second straight game. It’ll be tough, but they showed that they can dominate the game against a really good team.
Can the Memphis Grizzlies win two in a row against the powerful Clippers? Our staff weighs in.
Jack Williams: I really want to see the Memphis Grizzlies take home two in a row against this team, but it took a near-perfect shooting night from Tyus Jones and poor play from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to win the first game. I don’t see both of those guys having two bad nights in a row, even against strong defense. I expect this to be a great game, with the Clippers barely edging out the Grizzlies in the end.
Final Score: Grizzlies 110, Clippers 114
Brandon Martinez: I’m a firm believer that momentum can overcome any amount of talent. After a huge upset last night, the Memphis Grizzlies could find themselves potentially doing it again. For this to happen, they need to keep Kawhi and PG-13 in check again. I think they get it done.
Final Score: Grizzlies 119, Clippers 112
Taylor Goebel: After upsetting the LA Clippers last night, the Memphis Grizzlies will look to do it again tonight. The Clippers stars were unusually quite last night with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard only scoring 13 and 17 points respectively. At the expense of the Grizzlies, I think these two are going play more like themselves in tonight’s matchup and will help the Clippers take care of business on Beale Street.
Final Score: Grizzlies 102, Clippers 116