December 16th - The Grizzlies defeated the Clippers 121-103 . For the Grizzlies, Jackson scored 31 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Spencer contributed 27 points. For the Clippers, Leonard scored 21 points and Harden had 13 points and 6 assists, but their overall performance was insufficient to reverse the Clippers' losing streak.

In the first quarter, the Clippers took an early 9- point lead. The Grizzlies gradually narrowed the gap towards the end of the quarter, with the Clippers leading 27-25 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, the Clippers' offensive efficiency dropped significantly, and Jackson scored consecutive points and hit three-point shots, helping the Grizzlies take the lead and extend it to double digits. At halftime, the Grizzlies led 56-48 .

After switching sides, the Clippers briefly rallied to close the gap, but the Grizzlies maintained pressure on both ends of the court, widening the lead again. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies held a 90-76 advantage. In the final quarter, the Clippers attempted to catch up, but the Grizzlies responded repeatedly, extending their lead to over 20 points at one point. Ultimately, the Grizzlies won 121-103.

Grizzlies player statistics

Jackson had 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Spencer had 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Wells had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Morant had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Cowward had 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Williams had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Landale had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Pope had 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Clippers player statistics

Leonard 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Dunn 17 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists; Harden 13 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Miller 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Collins 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Brown 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Bogdanovic 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Zubac 6 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists