The Los Angeles Clippers entered Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center with the best record in the NBA, but they had no answer for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.
The tandem helped Memphis stave off every Los Angeles run and earn the 111-107 road victory. Gasol hit the game-winning three-pointer with 14 seconds remaining and scored 26 points with six assists and six rebounds. Conley led all scorers with 30 points to go along with his eight assists, five rebounds and three steals.
Conley drilled seven three-pointers, while Gasol hit four. Memphis also received 18 points and seven rebounds from Zach Randolph off the bench.
Memphis' victory snapped Los Angeles' seven-game winning streak and dropped its record to 10-2. ESPN Stats & Info noted it wasn't a great day for one-loss teams:
Despite the loss, the Clippers had an impressive duo of their own with Blake Griffin and J.J. Redick. Griffin finished with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Redick posted a team-high 29 points behind seven three-pointers. He nearly made up for his teammates' struggles from outside ...
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