Randolph records 1st career triple-double in return to Grizzlies lineup

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Zach Randolph recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-102 on Saturday night.

Randolph, returning from a seven-game absence due to a sore knee, was 10 of 19 from the floor. He recorded his 10th assist while hitting Allen on a cut to the basket with 1:26 left. He left the floor with about 35 seconds remaining in the game to a standing ovation as he pumped his fist.

The win was an emotional lift for Memphis, which had lost its last two games to Minnesota and Milwaukee while dealing with an array of injuries.

The Clippers, who trailed by 11 with 8:23 left in the game, cut into the advantage at the free throw line, making six straight. Chris Paul's 13-footer completed an 8-0 run and Memphis' advantage was down to 91-88 with just under seven minutes left.

Randolph and Ray McCallum took over at that point, combining for all but two of Memphis' points in an 11-2 rally for a 102-90 lead, ending the Clippers' chances.