Final Score: Grizzles win, 105-98
The final quarter began with the Clippers down 6 to the Grizzlies (69-75). The Grizzlies pushed the lead up several times but the Clippers responded to keep things from getting out of hand. The Grizzles got the lead up to 13 with about 4 minutes left. But the Clippers didn't quit. They cut it back down to single digits.
Observations
-OJ Mayo was the MVP of the fourth quarter for the Grizzlies, nailing several big shots. He was on fire early, cooling off late in the quarter.
-Conley also played well, mixing solid defense with timely offensive aggression all while running the show.
-Chris Paul combined moments of brilliance with ugly possessions I'm sure he'd like to have back. He played physical and even a bit angry.
-Mo Williams' scoring was big in keeping Clips in the game early in the fourth.
-Kenyon Martin was totally worthless on offense. He was presented with several windows to attack the basket or take an open jumper and passed on all of them. I don't know if he is unable to take advantage, or just not empowered by the team to do so.
-Around four minutes to go, down eleven, the Clippers inserted Bobby Simmons into the game?!? Mind you, CP3 and Griffin are still out there, so Coach Del Negro hadn't given up yet. I was dumbfounded. Simmons scored five points in less than 2 minutes, shutting me the f--- up. He had 7 for the quarter.
-DeAndre Jordan's 4th quarter contribution: 1 TO in about 3 minutes of action.
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