The Memphis Grizzlies upset the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 in their home opener, with Morant leading five starters in double digits with 28 points. Morant scored 37 points in the Grizzlies' 11-point triumph over Cleveland, the second-most in franchise history in a season opener. He bounced back to start a four-game journey to the West Coast, where the Grizzlies will face three playoff teams from last season.
The Clippers came within two points twice in the last 1:14 on Paul George's shots, who finished with 41 points and 10 rebounds, seven off his career-high. With 17 seconds left, Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a 3-pointer to keep the Grizzlies in lead, 119-114. Luke Kennard fouled Desmond Bane, who hit one of two free throws after George missed a 25-footer. The Clippers fell to 0-2 on the season when George missed another shot from the left side.