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Grizzlies Edge Spurs 106-105 on Spencer's Late Jumper and Aldama Block

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his return for San Antonio.

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots a lay up against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson (55) shoots the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (24) shoots the game winning shot during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket between Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cam Spencer scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and his 10-foot baseline jumper with 36.5 seconds left stood as the final points.
  • Santi Aldama preserved the win by blocking De'Aaron Fox's 15-foot attempt with about five seconds remaining.
  • Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 30 points after a two-game absence, with Julian Champagnie adding 23 and Stephon Castle contributing 15 before fouling out.
  • Shorthanded Memphis overcame 23 turnovers by owning a 61-50 rebounding edge and ripping a 20-7 run to start the third quarter to erase an 11-point deficit.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. matched Spencer with 21 points and Landale added 19 as Memphis snapped a four-game losing streak; next up are the Suns for the Grizzlies and the Lakers for the Spurs.