The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, and this is a game with massive playoff implications. The Grizzlies are still clinging to the second spot in the Western Conference standings, but they are just a half game up on the Spurs, and the Clippers and Rockets are just a game back. We should see a hard fought game here, with both teams stepping it up on defense.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Grizzlies have owned the Clippers in recent seasons, winning eight of the last 10 meetings. Four of the last five in this series have failed to reach the total.

2. Grizzlies Defense - The Grizz have the league's #2 ranked scoring defense, allowing an average of just 95 points per game. They've won four of their last five, and haven't allowed 100 points in any of those five games.

3. X-Factor - The under is 4-0 in Clippers last four home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Selection: This is a play on the Grizzlies@Clippers to go UNDER the total (8*)