Los Angeles Clippers @ Memphis Grizzlies: Dec 5, 2025

Updated
Regular Season
98–107
Final
Friday, December 5, 2025

Clippers vs Grizzlies final: the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-98 on December 5, 2025 at FedExForum, Memphis.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Clippers3325231798
Grizzlies30243023107

Top Performers

Clippers

Grizzlies

Clippers vs Grizzlies Box Score

Los Angeles Clippers
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Kawhi Leonard F34248411110-232-92-2-6
James Harden G3518270146-133-73-4-17
John Collins FC2416221036-142-82-2-9
Ivica Zubac C3410611024-60-02-2-12
Kris Dunn G200332010-10-00-0-6
Bench
Kobe Sanders G278702023-62-40-1-3
Kobe Brown F2113413013-72-65-6-1
Nicolas Batum GF306341022-72-70-0+9
Cam Christie G93200001-31-30-00
Memphis Grizzlies
PlayerMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3PTFT+/-
Jaylen Wells F2717301027-113-50-0+19
Jaren Jackson Jr. F3013302015-90-33-5-1
Cedric Coward GF282314510110-181-62-2+8
Zach Edey C2910810224-80-02-30
Vince Williams Jr. GF193140131-51-40-0+3
Bench
Santi Aldama F247641033-90-31-2+7
Jock Landale C167111113-51-10-0+8
Cam Spencer G2817571027-113-50-0+9
John Konchar G155111001-10-03-4-6
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope G195051001-11-12-2-2

Clippers vs Grizzlies Recap

Memphis beat Los Angeles 107-98, outscoring the Clippers 30-23 in the third quarter to seize control. The Grizzlies improved to 10-13 in the regular season, while the Clippers fell to 6-17.

Memphis trailed 58-54 at halftime but flipped the game in the third, taking an 84-81 lead into the fourth. The Grizzlies then pulled away 23-17 in the final quarter. Memphis shot 42 of 78 from the field and 13 of 18 from the free throw line, while Los Angeles made 35 of 80 shots and committed 16 turnovers to Memphis's 15.

Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while James Harden added 7 assists. Memphis dominated the boards with 42 rebounds to Los Angeles's 37 and distributed 28 assists to the Clippers's 22.

The number to know: Memphis's 10 of 28 from three-point range compared to Los Angeles's 14 of 44 showed the Grizzlies won despite shooting worse from deep, relying instead on ball movement and interior strength.

Team Stats

ClippersStatGrizzlies
35-80Field Goals42-78
43.8%FG %53.8%
14-443-Pointers10-28
31.8%3P %35.7%
14-17Free Throws13-18
82.4%FT %72.2%
37Rebounds42
5Off. Rebounds4
22Assists28
11Steals9
2Blocks4
16Turnovers15
18Fouls18
7Biggest Lead9

Four Factors

TeamEffective FG%Turnover %Off. rebound %FT rate (FTM/FGA)
Clippers52.5%15.5%11.6%0.175
Grizzlies60.3%14.9%11.1%0.167

Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.

Clippers vs Grizzlies Game Info

Date & time
Friday, December 5, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
TV
Local TV onlyLocal: Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games) · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
Arena
FedExForumMemphis
Season
2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season

Clippers vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2025-26

Clippers 82 GPGrizzlies 82 GP
113.8#24
Points per game
114.7#20
112.6#10
Opponent points
120.7#26
48.4%#4
Field goal %
45.6%#27
36.8%#7
Three-point %
35.3%#21
82.3%#1
Free throw %
79.3%#9
40.6#29
Rebounds
42.1#23
23.7#30
Assists
27.8#10
9.0#7
Steals
8.8#10
4.9#14
Blocks
4.8#15
13.5#11
Turnovers
14.6#24

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head
2025-26 season seriesGrizzlies 2-1

Clippers last 5

Grizzlies last 5

Previous meetings

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That covers Clippers vs Grizzlies: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Clippers host the Lakers Oct 28; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers Oct 29.

Clippers vs Grizzlies FAQs

Who won Clippers vs Grizzlies on Dec 5, 2025?

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-98 on Friday, December 5, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis. Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 23 points.

What are the Clippers and Grizzlies records?

After this game the Clippers were 6-17 and the Grizzlies were 10-13 this season.

Who was the top scorer in Clippers vs Grizzlies?

Kawhi Leonard scored 24 for the Clippers. Cedric Coward scored 23 for the Grizzlies.

Who leads the Clippers vs Grizzlies season series?

The Grizzlies lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.

Who won the last Clippers vs Grizzlies game?

The Clippers beat the Grizzlies 123-120 on Mar 7, 2026 on the road.

Where was Clippers vs Grizzlies played?

At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.

What was the score by quarter in Clippers vs Grizzlies?

Clippers-Grizzlies: Q1 33-30, Q2 25-24, Q3 23-30, Q4 17-23.

What is next for the Clippers and Grizzlies?

Clippers host the Lakers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET.