Halftime: Grizzlies 54, Clippers 48
Paul’s 11 points in the period, including a 3-pointer in the final minute, gave him 21 points at halftime and saved the Clippers from a disastrous quarter. Griffin retreated to the locker briefly but was back on the Clippers’ bench early in the period and returned to the game with 7 minutes left. The Clippers were called for a defensive 3-second call three times in the period. Gasol’s baseline spin around Griffin for a three-point play enabled Memphis to open up a 46-40 lead with Griffin picking up his third foul on the play. Rebounds: Clippers 20, Grizzlies 19.