Grizzlies beat Clippers 123-108

Grizzlies beat Clippers 123-108

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Grizzlies beat Clippers 123-108

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even without their star point guard and their coach, the Memphis Grizzlies continued their dominant play.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 26 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Grizzlies tied a franchise record with their eighth straight win, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 123-108 on Saturday.

It is the fifth time in Memphis’ history and first since 2015 it has won eight straight. The Grizzlies prevailed despite missing Ja Morant, who sat out due to left thigh soreness. They were also without coach Taylor Jenkins after he entered health and safety protocols.

“Our guys have stuck together. We figure it out as it goes along,” said assistant coach Brad Jones, who is handling duties in Jenkins’ absence. “They believe in our system and each other. It’s really cool when players are talking about that and the coaches don’t have to.”

Memphis has also won 11 of its last 12 road games, with the only loss during that stretch coming on Dec. 23 to Golden State. APNEWS