SB Nation Los Angeles - Clippers Vs. Grizzlies: L.A. Opens Road Trip With Loss In Memphishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-04-09T22:53:02-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27006102012-04-09T22:53:02-07:002012-04-09T22:53:02-07:00Clippers Vs. Grizzlies Final Score: Memphis Wins Possible NBA Playoff Preview 94-85
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<p><span>Marc Gasol</span> had 18 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists to lead the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> to a 94-85 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> Monday night at FedEx Forum in what may have been a first round NBA playoff preview. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak the Clippers had over the Grizzlies.</p>
<p><span>Chris Paul</span> had 21 points, six assists, and three steals for the Clippers, who shot 40.5% from the field and made just four of 18 shots from three-point range. <span>DeAndre Jordan</span> had 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Clippers, who just began a three-game road trip.</p>
<p>The Clippers (34-23) currently hold the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, which would mean home court advantage in the first round. The Clippers hold a half-game lead over Memphis (33-23), currently the No. 5 seed. The Clippers won the tiebreaker over the Grizzlies by winning two of their three matchups this season.</p>
<p>The Clippers have six road games and just three home games remaining. Memphis has six home games and four road contests remaining. The Clippers are also a game and a half behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> (36-22) in the Pacific Division.</p>
<p>The road trip continues for the Clippers on Wednesday night in Oklahoma City against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/4/9/2937912/clippers-vs-grizzlies-final-score-nba-playoffsEric Stephen2012-04-09T10:43:45-07:002012-04-09T10:43:45-07:00Clippers Schedule 2012: Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder Highlight Road Trip
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have had a relatively home friendly schedule of late, winning eight of their last nine games with only one of those contests outside of California. But the Clippers hit the road this week for three games, beginning Monday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis Grizzlies</a>. Here is the schedule for the week ahead for the Clippers:</p>
<p><b>Monday - Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies (5 p.m., Prime Ticket)</b>: The Clippers have already beaten the Grizzlies twice this season, though both of those games were at Staples Center. This is the third and final meeting this season between the two teams, unless they face off in the playoffs.
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<p><b>Wednesday - Clippers at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> (5 p.m., Prime Ticket)</b>: The Thunder are now in a dogfight with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> for the top seed in the West. The Clippers and Thunder have split two games this season, with the home team winning each time. The Clippers play the Thunder twice in a six-day span.</p>
<p><b>Thursday - Clippers at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> (5 p.m., Fox Sports West)</b>: The Clippers end their road trip against <span>Kevin Love</span> and the gang in Minneapolis.</p>
<p><b>Saturday - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> at Clippers (12:30 p.m., Prime Ticket)</b>: This is one of just three home games remaining for the Clippers this season.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and notes on Clippers basketball, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clipsnation.com">Clips Nation</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-clippers/2012/4/9/2936444/2012-los-angeles-clippers-nba-schedule-memphis-grizzlies-oklahoma-city-thunderEric Stephen