The Memphis Grizzlies escaped the San Antonio Spurs by the skin of their teeth, 106-105, at FedExForum on Tuesday to end their four-game losing streak.
Cam Spencer scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Santi Aldama blocked a potential game-winning shot by De'Aaron Fox with 5.2 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 106-105 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
At first glance, Ja Morant and Trae Young appear to occupy similar territory in the NBA trade deadline discourse. Both are former franchise cornerstones that have seen their value complicated by on-court results and off-court considerations.
Cam Spencer scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Santi Aldama blocked a potential game-winning shot by De'Aaron Fox with 5.2 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 106-105 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline looms. Tuomas Iisalo’s injury-riddled roster is clinging to the 10th spot in the Western Conference, barely holding onto the final Play-In Tournament berth with a 15-20 record.
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The Memphis Grizzlies are in the middle of the pack in the NBA, but they continue to struggle against teams with better records. That was evident in the team's recent losses to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road.
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There was no moment where this game felt settled, even when the Lakers were in front. Every small surge came with resistance, every cushion felt temporary, and the Grizzlies made sure nothing came easy.
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies suffered their third straight loss on Friday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 128-121. The good news for the Grizzlies is that they have an opportunity to quickly avenge that loss as they face off against the Lakers in a rematch on Sunday night.
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