The Memphis Grizzlies are 26-15 despite star point guard Ja Morant playing just 24 games. Availability has been an issue for Morant at times in his NBA career,
Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
The Grizzlies beat the Spurs on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center, and they'll meet again on Friday night. San Antonio (19-20) will be looking for revenge after Wednesday's loss, while Memphis (26-15) is looking to finish off the four-game road trip with a win.
The Memphis Grizzlies picked up a road win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs after trailing by double digits.
In a highly anticipated rematch between two dynamic Western Conference teams, the Memphis Grizzlies are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
Earlier in the game, Wembanyama (13 points, 12 rebounds, eight blocks) was on the wrong end of another poster dunk. He was victimized by Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey, who also had bad intentions against the young phenom.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury on Thursday evening ahead of Friday's matchup against the Spurs.
The Spurs will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will host the Memphis Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.
For the second time in as many games, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spurs fell to the Ja Morant -led team on Wednesday, losing a 12-point halftime lead, 129-115. Victor Wembanyama only scored 13 points in that game but offered eight blocks and two steals, so another defensive masterclass could be expected.
The Grizzlies were led by star point guard Ja Morant, who posted a strong double-double with 21 points and 12 assists, shooting an efficient 9-13 from the field. Morant posted a team-high +22, being a true difference-maker in the competitive divisional matchup.
On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs allowed the Memphis Grizzlies to drop 78 points in the second half, losing 126-115. While Devin Vassell bounced back after a couple of slow games and Stephon Castle set a career-high with 26 points, Victor Wembanyama, as usual, dominated the post-game storylines.