Grizzlies' Mike Conley: Struggles Thursday vs. Clippers

Conley collected 13 points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four assists, three rebounds, and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-98 loss to the Clippers.

Analysis:

Coach David Fizdale switched up his starting five for the second straight game Thursday, inserting James Ennis in place of Chandler Parsons, after he replaced Tony Allen and JaMychal Green with Andrew Harrison and Brandan Wright the previous game. Though Conley wasn't slowed down by the change Monday against Nets -- who hold the NBA's worst record -- he struggled against the playoff-bound Clippers and the veteran defensive presence of Chris Paul. Conley has been having a career year, averaging 20.1 points and 6.2 assists across 33.1 minutes per game, but it's unclear how he'll deal with this wrench that coach Fizdale has thrown at him.