The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 141-132, at FedEx Forum on Wednesday evening.

In the absence of Kawhi Leonard (personal) and Paul George (knee), Russell Westbrook poured in 36 points to lead the way for the Clippers. The Grizzlies jumped out to a quick 13-point lead, but the Clippers cut it to a one-point game after one quarter. The visitors kept the momentum going and rallied to a six-point advantage by halftime. The Grizzlies bounced back in the third and brought the score to a tie at 105, heading into the final frame. The Clippers reclaimed control mid way through the fourth and held on the clutch to close out their second straight win.

Westbrook tallied four rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks to go with his game-high 36 points. Robert Covington followed up with 27 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals, while Bones Hyland added 20 points, five rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block. The Clippers shot 61.5 percent from the field, including 22-of-37 from deep.

Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 points, four rebounds, nine assists and three steals, in 35 minutes. Dillon Brooks followed up with 30 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Santi Aldama added 17 points, eight rebounds, a steal and a block. The Grizzlies shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 11-of-32 from long range.

The Clippers (41-36) and Grizzlies (48-28) clash again in Memphis on Friday.