Ja Morant's impressive performance of 21 points and 12 assists propelled the Memphis Grizzlies to a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Victor Wembanyama's strong showing for the Spurs, the Grizzlies' strong offensive effort and Edey's defensive efforts proved too much to overcome.
Ja Morant scored 21 points and dished out 12 assists, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane added 21 points, Santi Aldama chipped in with 20, and Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 19 for the Grizzlies, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Morant's highlight-reel moment came with just over two minutes remaining when he soared over Victor Wembanyama for a one-handed slam dunk.
However, the basket was waved off as play had been stopped by a referee's whistle. Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey had a solid performance against Wembanyama, finishing with six points and five rebounds. He was the primary defender on the Spurs' star rookie, successfully challenging Wembanyama's dominance in the paint. Edey even blocked Wembanyama's dunk attempt late in the first quarter before Aldama's follow was also swatted away. Bane capitalized on the turnover, sinking a crucial 3-pointer that cut San Antonio's lead to 30-28 with six seconds left in the first quarter. The Grizzlies continued to overcome Wembanyama's presence throughout the game, especially after a defensive stand by the Spurs center. In the end, Memphis outscored San Antonio 78-52 in the final two quarters, securing a convincing victory
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