Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 28 points, including the winning basket, as the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies end their losing streak with a 99-97 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio makes a late comeback with consecutive 3-pointers, but Jackson's jumper secures the win. San Antonio now needs to win five of their remaining 12 games to avoid their worst franchise record.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points, including the winning basket with 1.2 seconds left, and the undermanned Memphis Grizzlies overcame 31 points and 16 rebounds from Victor Wembanyama to snap a four-game skid with a 99-97 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. After going 5 for 35 on 3-pointers, San Antonio made consecutive 3s in seven seconds to tie the game at 97-all with 18.8 seconds remaining.
After Devin Vassell hit the first 3-pointer, Jeremy Sochan stole the inbounds and Tre Jones hit the tying 3. Jackson drained a seven-foot jumper that won the game. Wembanyama missed a fadeaway 3-point attempt at the buzzer.Scotty Pippen Jr. added 18 points and Santi Aldama had 15 points and 13 rebounds for Memphis.With the loss, San Antonio dropped to 15-55 and must win at least five of its final 12 games to avoid finishing with the worst record in franchise history — 20-62 set in 199
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