Ja Morant’s 26 points and 10 assists, along with Desmond Bane’s 24-point contribution, powered the Memphis Grizzlies (11-22) to a 106-98 victory over the struggling San Antonio Spurs (5-28) on Tuesday night.
Santi Aldama added 13 points and 11 rebounds, helping Memphis snap a three-game losing streak.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 20 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks, while Keldon Johnson contributed 19 points.
Morant’s highlight-reel dunk over the 7-foot-3 rookie from France, Wembanyama, sent the Memphis crowd into a frenzy and solidified the Grizzlies’ control with an 88-70 lead.
The game featured two teams grappling at the bottom of the standings, with the Spurs navigating a season of learning with the youngest team in the NBA, centered around Wembanyama.
Meanwhile, Memphis has been finding its rhythm since Morant’s return, balancing rotations and adjusting after his 25-game suspension.
