Westbrook Has Season-High 36 Points, Clippers Beat Grizzlies

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis on March 29, 2023. Brandon Dill/AP Photo

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Russell Westbrook had a season-high 36 points, Robert Covington also had a season best with 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141–132 on Wednesday night, March 29, to open a two-game set.

The teams—both short-handed Wednesday—will meet again Friday night in Memphis.