The Los Angeles Clippers (53-26) and their first-ranked offense welcome the Memphis Grizzlies (53-25) and their third-ranked defense. Action begins at 10:00 pm ET on Saturday, Apr. 11 and can be seen on NBA TV, SPSO and FSN-PT.
The Clippers played well in their last game, topping the Lakers 105-100 on Tuesday. J.J. Redick was a key piece with 27 points, two steals, and two assists. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are coming off a 110-74 win against the Pelicans on Wednesday. Zach Randolph claimed his 36th double-double of the season with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Over the last five games, Chris Paul has taken his game to another level for the Clippers, averaging 23.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 2.2 three-pointers.
This showdown pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses, as Los Angeles currently ranks first in the NBA in offensive efficiency and Memphis is third in defensive efficiency.
The Grizzlies lead the season series against the Clippers two games to one, but lost their most recent matchup, a 97-79 blowout. DeAndre Jordan finished with 15 points and 22 rebounds.
The odds for Los Angeles and Memphis are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Clippers have gone 53-26 Straight Up (SU) and 37-42 Against The Spread (ATS). Over their last 10 games, they have had success covering the spread (7-3). The Clippers are one of the best in the NBA in terms of three-point field goals, making 10.1 shots per game from beyond the arc. Los Angeles is the most disciplined team in the league with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.10.
As for their opponent, the Grizzlies have a record of 37-39-2 ATS and 53-25 SU. Against the Western Conference, Memphis is 34-15 SU and 24-25 ATS.
The Clippers’ win over Memphis in their last game wasn’t enough for them to overtake the Grizzlies in the recent head-to-head series. Their record is now 2-8 SU over the most recent 10 meetings. Furthermore, the Grizzlies hold the advantage ATS with a record of 8-2. Los Angeles held the edge in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers two times, while Memphis was never able to do so in their most recent 10 games.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAC, ATS Winner – LAC
Notes
On average, Memphis scores 98.5 points per game (ranked 18th), while Los Angeles allows 100.3 points per game (ranked 16th).
Memphis puts up an average of 97.4 points per away game (ranked 20th), while Los Angeles gives up 98.2 points per home game (ranked 16th).
Los Angeles has an outstanding 33-4 record when it allows under 100 points this season. Memphis is 20-23 when it scores under 100.
When the Los Angeles Clippers allow at least 100 points they are 20-22, while the Memphis Grizzlies are 33-2 when they register triple digits.
The Clippers have the top-ranked offense this season, averaging 109.5 points per 100 possessions. The Grizzlies have one of the best defenses, allowing 99.5 points in the same number of possessions (ranked third).
On average, Los Angeles has 97.5 possessions per game and scores 1.095 points on each possession. Memphis has both fewer possessions (95.6) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.031).
Ranked second in the NBA, Los Angeles has an average effective field goal percentage of 53.5%. Memphis is 8-6 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Los Angeles Clippers average 26.8 three point attempts per game, while the Memphis Grizzlies attempt 15.4 per game. When attempting 25 or more three pointers in a game, Los Angeles is 35-16 while Memphis is undefeated (2-0).
The Los Angeles Clippers top the league in assist to turnover ratio this season with an A/TO of 2.10. The Memphis Grizzlies have an A/TO of 1.68 (ranked 11th).
The Clippers rank 21st in rebounds per game with 42.5, while the Grizzlies rank 20th with 42.6 per game.
Los Angeles is ranked 10th in defensive rebounds, while Memphis ranks 22nd in offensive rebounds.
Memphis averages a forced turnover rate of 15.2% this season, ranked seventh in the league. Los Angeles has a 5-6 record when they suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this.
