Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, including four points and a steal in the closing 2:17, to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 107-98 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers Friday night.

Jaylen Wells added 17 for the Grizzlies, and Cam Spencer came off the bench to contribute 17 points and seven assists for Memphis, which won for the sixth time in eight games. Jaren Jackson Jr., who was held to two points in the first half, finished with 13, seven of those coming in the final quarter.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists. James Harden had 18 points and seven assists, John Collins scored 16 and Kobe Brown had a season-high 13 points. Los Angeles lost for the ninth time in 11 games.

Leonard entered Friday's game having avera

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