The Los Angeles Lakers (15 - 55) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (41 - 31) at Staples Center on Tuesday, 107 - 100. Jordan Clarkson played the hero roll in the Lakers win after intercepting two passes with under one minute left in regulation to stave off the Grizzlies. Both teams clawed at each others lead throughout each quarter, but the Lakers had the edge heading into the half and played well enough offensively to make up for some rough defensive breakdowns and miscues in the fourth quarter. Clarkson found himself in the right place at the right time to pick off the passes that iced the game for Los Angeles, but also caused an 8 - second violation a few possessions prior that gave Memphis another opportunity to come back. Metta World Peace was ejected quickly after checking into the game for arguing calls with the ref, and D’Angelo Russell left the game with a bruised left shin. Early reports suggest that Russell will be questionable against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Despite the ejection and minor injury, the Lakers battled to their 15th win. Kobe Bryant was effective in the second half, where he scored 17 of his 20 points, and Clarkson’s wise shot selection was good for 22 points, to go along with five rebounds and one assist. Brandon Bass and Marcelo Huertas hooked up for a late alley - oop that extended the Lakers lead to seven points. Bass finished with 18 points and six boards, while Huertas added four points and seven assists. The banged up Grizzlies are still hanging on to the 5 - seed in the Western Conference, but the loss comes on the second game of a back - to - back, which has been a common theme for the Grizzlies road losses this season. Tony Allen put on a shooting clinic, as he scored 27 points on a perfect 12 - of - 12 shooting. Zach Randolph failed to be his dominant self on the glass, and only brought down six total boards, in addition to 16 points. Lance Stephenson continues to impress with his newest team and added 16 points, six rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes off the bench. The Lakers will visit the Phoenix Suns (19 - 51) on Wednesday, while the Grizzlies travel to Texas to take on the San Antonio Spurs (59 - 11) on Friday.
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