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Jaren Jackson Jr. had his best game of the season after the Memphis Grizzlies prioritized getting him the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers NBA game from December 15, 2025 on ESPN.

The Los Angeles Clippers are in turmoil. It’s time for them to admit defeat and make a fresh start. From Kawhi Leonard’s salary cap scandal to Chris Paul’s controversial exit, the Clippers have made headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.

Kawhi Leonard scores 21 points, but the Clippers fall to the Grizzlies for the third time in less than three weeks, 121-103. They have lost 12 of their past 14 games overall and have not won on

Ja Morant is back for the Memphis Grizzlies, but they’re coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz heading into Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers

The LA Clippers’ decision to send Chris Paul home and eventually part ways with the veteran point guard in early December followed weeks of tense interactions inside the organization. Central to the unraveling was a lengthy November phone call with coach Tyronn Lue and a public apology Paul offered to teammates on Nov. 11.