The Los Angeles Clippers (30-23) unleashed an explosive second and third quarters, cruising to a 128-114 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies (36-18) on February 13.
Los Angeles Clippers Top Performers:
Kawhi Leonard 25 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL | 44.0 FPS
Leonard’s scoring has been up and down lately, but he’s steadily rounding into form with solid all-around play and three straight games of playing 30+ minutes. However, the team continues to ease his workload, and he is expected to sit out tomorrow’s game.
James Harden 18 PTS | 8 AST | 10 REB | 43.6 FPS
Harden’s shooting struggles and turnovers continue to be an issue, but that hasn’t stopped him from racking up stats. He notched his third straight double-double this month, recording no less than 7 assists in 12-straight contests while also reliably putting up a steal in 15-straight games. On top of that, he made history today, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon for 13th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Ivica Zubac 12 PTS | 13 REB | 3 STL | 42.1 FPS
Big Zu has been consistently productive on both ends of the floor. He just recorded his eighth double-double performance in his last nine games while also averaging 2.6 stocks in his last five outings.
Kris Dunn 14 PTS | 5 AST | 5 STL | 39.1 FPS
Dunn wasn’t able to finish the game after sustaining an undisclosed injury but is expected to be available tomorrow and should see a bigger role. He’s been a solid contributor in rebounds, assists, and steals over his last three games and turned it up in scoring today, hitting a perfect 4-for-4 from deep.
Norman Powell 18 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 31.0 FPS
Powell had scored 20+ points in 11 straight games before his continuing struggles from long range ended the streak. However, he’ll have a good chance to bounce back tomorrow with a larger offensive role.
Memphis Grizzlies Top Performers:
Santi Aldama 14 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 33.5 FPS
Aldama is a scoring threat and a key part of the rotation. His consistency is always an issue, but he’s been a reliable rebounder this month and has delivered big productions from three in his last two games. However, his contributions in other areas remain wildly inconsistent.
Desmond Bane 23 PTS | 6-11 3PT | 6 REB | 31.2 FPS
Bane has been a steady hand on offense, recording his third straight 20+ point game since returning from an ankle sprain. He’s shooting efficiently while also providing consistent rebounding value and had a noticeable improvement from three today. However, his playmaking and steals production have declined.
GG Jackson 15 PTS | 8 REB | 3 AST | 31.1 FPS
Jackson has delivered good scoring and rebounding value this month despite inconsistent minutes, but the team’s depth limits his opportunities for a larger role.
Jaylen Wells 18 PTS | 3 REB | 2 STL | 27.1 FPS
Wells showed scoring potential last month, reaching double figures in points nine times, but he has struggled since. However, his improving three-point shooting is a positive sign.
Luke Kennard 12 PTS | 2 AST | 2 STL | 20.4 FPS
Kennard had been in a rough offensive slump but had a more respectable performance today. He should be a fine streaming option for scoring and threes if Morant remains sidelined.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Jaren Jackson Jr. 13 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK
Jackson started the month strong, scoring 30 points in three straight games, but has been on a steady decline since, with all his shooting percentages dropping. However, he continues to provide elite defensive numbers, keeping his fantasy value intact.
