Chris Paul had 12 points and 13 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers extended the Memphis Grizzlies' freefall to the final night of the NBA's regular season, defeating the Grizzlies 110-84 Tuesday night.
Losing for the ninth time in 10 games, Memphis dropped into a tie with the Dallas Mavericks for sixth place in the Western Conference.
Each team has one game remaining.
The Grizzlies finish the season Wednesday night at Golden State, where the Warriors will be going for their NBA-record 73rd victory. Dallas plays host to San Antonio.
Austin Rivers scored 14 points for the Clippers, who shot 55 percent and outscored Memphis 22-6 in fast-break points as they posted their 10th win in 11 games.