Grizzlies Dominate Second Half to Defeat Spurs 129-115

Ja Morant’s 21 points and 12 assists lead Memphis past San Antonio, despite a viral dunk that didn’t count.

The Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 12-point halftime deficit, outscoring the San Antonio Spurs 78-52 in the second half to secure the win.
Ja Morant recorded 21 points and 12 assists, including a highlight-reel dunk over Victor Wembanyama that was disallowed due to a referee's whistle.
Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama contributed 21 and 20 points respectively, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 19 points for Memphis.
Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had a standout performance with a season-high 26 points, while Wembanyama struggled offensively, finishing with 13 points but adding 12 rebounds and eight blocks.
The two teams will face off again on Friday in San Antonio, offering the Spurs a chance to bounce back against their Western Conference rival.