The Clippers shot just 35.1 percent (13 of 37) and 20 percent (2 of 10) from the field in the first half at Memphis and trail the Grizzlies 53-40 at intermission.
Chris Paul and Matt Barnes scored nine points apiece for the Clippers (7-4) , who were out-rebounded by a whopping 28-15 in the half.
Memphis (11-2) got 20 points and six rebounds from post Marc Gasol. The Grizzlies shot 50 percent (21 of 42) in the half.