SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — In a pivotal G League matchup with playoff implications, the San Diego Clippers used a dominant fourth-quarter performance to pull away from the Rip City Remix for a 128-118 victory on Wednesday night at Frontwave Arena.

The game, a back-and-forth affair for three quarters, was ultimately decided by San Diego’s closing burst. The Clippers outscored the Remix 38-28 in the final period, turning a narrow four-point lead heading into the fourth into a decisive double-digit win. The victory improved San Diego’s record to 23-20, while Rip City fell to 24-19, tightening the standings in the Western Conference.

The most critical phase of the game came late in the third quarter and extended into the fourth. After Rip City’s Yang Hansen completed an and-one opportunity to cut San Diego’s lead to 96-95 with 3:11 left in the third, the Clippers responded with immediate force. Vance Jackson sank a three-pointer on the ensuing possession, sparking a 17-5 run that bridged the quarters. The surge was fueled by defensive stops and efficient scoring, culminating in a Desmond Cambridge three-pointer that gave San Diego a 113-100 advantage with 7:25 remaining in the game. Rip City never recovered from that deficit, unable to mount a sustained counter-run against a locked-in Clippers defense.

San Diego’s offense operated with notable balance and playmaking throughout, particularly from guard TyTy Washington, who consistently created opportunities for himself and others. The Clippers also capitalized on Rip City’s mistakes, converting several turnovers into quick transition points during their key second and fourth-quarter surges.

For Rip City, the loss halted a two-game winning streak. The Remix had shown resilience earlier, erasing an eight-point halftime deficit with a 38-point third quarter to briefly take the lead. However, their offense stalled against San Diego’s intensified defensive pressure down the stretch, and they could not replicate their third-quarter scoring burst when it mattered most.

The two teams are scheduled for a quick rematch at the same venue on Thursday night, offering Rip City an immediate chance for redemption and San Diego an opportunity to build momentum and solidify its positioning above .500.