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Records: Grizzlies, 4-14; Clippers 3-15

Lineups

Grizzlies: Mike Conley, 6-1; O.J. Mayo, 6-4; Rudy Gay, 6-8; Darrell Arthur, 6-9; Marc Gasol, 7-1.

Clippers: Baron Davis, 6-3; Eric Gordon, 6-3; Al Thornton, 6-8; Zach Randolph, 6-9; Marcus Camby, 6-11.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Memphis has allowed opponents to shoot 51.5 percent during its seven-game skid, which includes opponents shooting 55 percent in the past four games. The Griz have given up 100-plus points five times. Clippers forward Randolph averaged 25 points in the past two games. In his last six games, Camby is averaging 12.1 rebounds and 11.8 points. Thornton has averaged 24.6 points and 53-percent shooting over the past three games.

THE SKINNY

Five of the Clippers' their last nine games have been decided by three points or fewer. .... The Clippers are one of three NBA teams (Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors) who own an losing overall record against Memphis, which has a 26-25 all-time series record. ... Clippers center Chris Kaman won't play because of a strained left arch. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said Kaman probably will miss another week to 10 days. ... The Clippers are off to their worst start since opening the 1998-99 season with 17 straight losses.

THE QUOTE

"Guys have to take control of their man." - Griz coach Marc Iavaroni on the defensive challenge his team faces.