Kawhi Leonard goes supernova, still not enough in OverTime, 115-122.

The Claw had 47 points, a season high mark.

The Spurs seized control in the 1st Quarter, going up 26-11, but the story of this rivalry game was Kawhi Leonard's inspired, leader-evident rally in the second quarter, after a mild performance by the Claw (47 points, 21-35, 0-3 3PT) in the opening period. LA won the second 29-24 and the 3rd 28-25. The Spurs once again found themselves in a fight come the 3rd Quarter, and the Clippers sneaked the lead away from the home team in the 4th Quarter, winning that 33-26.

The 4th Quarter became an "anybody's game" affair, with Leonard fighting through contact to make a layup in the final minute, pushing San Antonio to the edge. Brandon Ingram (31 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 13-24) fired a 3-PT shot that careened off the rim in the last 10 seconds, and the Clippers got the rebound, but a miraculous interception and quick reaction by Coach Pop gave the Spurs a timeout and one last chance at survival. Joe Harris (19 points, 5-6 3PT) flew off a screen, instantly firing a perimeter prayer that splashed in.

Tie-game, Clippers ball. It was then that Patrick Beverley (14 assists, 13 points) dished the rock to Kawhi to a din of boos from the crowd. Ingram contested the shot, and it still nearly went in at the buzzer, if only nearly. OverTime saw the Clippers score first off a tip-off fumble, but a crucial pass by Dejounte Murray (23 points, 8 assists, 3 steals) to Ingram for the savvy lay-in helped the Spurs hold on, as Kent Bazmore (15 points) hit a three for good measure. Kawhi Leonard fired from deep, with the Spurs defense throwing up their hands, but the Claw misfired and Ingram sunk two free throws to a swell of M-V-P chants as the Spurs won OverTime, 21-14.

Key Factors: Andre Drummond (20 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 4 blocks) as a support force for the Spurs tonight, and San Antone was definitely spear-headed by Ingram & Murray both having strong showings. Fred VanVleet had 14 points, with 7 assists. Trey Lyles contributed 9 points, with Rajon Rondo diming 6 assists behind Murray.

Kawhi-an Island: A one-man show, unfortuntely, as Paul George (4-11) finished with just 10 points. Reggie Jackson went 1-8.

Spurs top Grizzlies, sans Ingram, in Drummond's return: 95-100.

Free agent addition, Malik Beasley, had a standout night.

In the second meeting so far this season, the Grizzlies brought a passionate "now, this is good basketball" to the Spurs @AT&T Center. Summer acquisition Malik Beasley (30 points, 5-8 3PT) led the Grizzlies road fury, but within a minute Andre Drummond proved why he was sought in the summer by San Antonio, swatting two shot attempts and dunking it home.

Still resting, Brandon Ingram sat this one out as the Clippers head into town next, and the Grizzlies nearly won this game without him helping the Spurs home stand, winning the 3rd Quarter 30-21, but Dejounte Murray in his return from rest (25 points). Drummond finished with 15 points, 21 rebounds, 2 steals & a tremendous 8 blocks. Kent Bazemore chipped in 15 points, going perfect from the perimeter (3-3) with 6 assists. Fred VanVleet scored 13 points, with Jarrett Allen notching 12 rebounds & 4 blocks.

For Memphis, Justice Winslow scored 15 points, Ja Morant had 12 & 12 and Jonas Valanciunas hoisted down 17 rebounds.