A thrilling NBA Cup game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Clippers ended with a dramatic comeback and a 112-107 victory for the Grizzlies. This match, played on November 28, 2025, was the last of the NBA Cup series for both teams, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Jaren Jackson Jr., with an impressive 24 points, 16 of which came in the second half, led the Grizzlies to their fourth win in five games. Despite their strong performance, the Grizzlies just missed out on a wild card spot in the knockout round due to Phoenix Suns' superior point differential.
The Grizzlies' bench players, Vincent Williams Jr. and Santi Aldama, contributed 16 and 13 points respectively, while Zach Edey dominated the boards with 21 rebounds. On the other side, the Clippers' star, Kawhi Leonard, put up an impressive 39 points in just 29 minutes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Memphis faced an uphill battle in the first half, struggling to find their rhythm on offense. They relied heavily on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's long-range shooting to keep them in the game. However, they found their groove in the third quarter, mounting a remarkable comeback from a 16-point deficit. Cedric Coward's early fourth-quarter basket gave the Grizzlies their first lead, and they never looked back.
The Clippers started the game with a bang, hitting three 3-pointers to open, but their long-range shooting cooled off, finishing with a less-than-stellar 31.6% from beyond the arc.
In a heartwarming moment, Clippers point guard Chris Paul received a video tribute in his first home game since announcing his retirement at the end of the season. Paul, a veteran of the league, finished the game with five points and two rebounds in a limited 15-minute appearance.
As the NBA Cup series comes to a close for these teams, the Grizzlies will look to continue their winning streak on the road, facing the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Clippers will aim to snap their six-game home losing streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
And this is the part most people miss... Despite the Grizzlies' impressive comeback, the real story might be the Clippers' struggles at home. With their last home victory coming on October 31, it's a trend that could spark some serious discussion. What do you think? Is it a blip or a deeper issue? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
