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Postgame Cleanup: Grizzlies slide continues against Spurs, 79-95

The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the San Antonio Spurs 95 to 79 Friday night at FedExForum in the second game of a home-to-home series.

The Grizzlies struggled from three-point range, connecting on only five of their 15 attempts while the Spurs connected on 11 of their 27 attempts. The Grizzlies were outshot 5-0 from beyond the arc in the second quarter alone.

Memphis would cut San Antonio’s lead to as little as five in the third quarter, but with 7:38 left in regulation, the Spurs would go on a 16-1 that left the Grizzlies behind 25, their largest deficit of the night, with 3:27 left to play.

Marc Gasol ended the night with 16 points and 13 rebounds for his 11th double-double on the season. Ben Mclemore recorded a season-high 14 points, his second consecutive game in double-figures while Chandler Parsons added 12 off the bench.

LaMarcus Aldridge led all scorers with 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. Rudy Gay added 18 off the bench and Manu Ginobli finished with 11 points.

Next Game

The Grizzlies look to end their 10-game losing streak as they head to Cleveland where they will take on the Cavaliers for the first time this season tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.

Key Stats of the Night

  • The Spurs outshot the Grizzlies from three-point range 11-5, including 7-1 in the first half and 5-0 in the second quarter alone. Overall, San Antonio shot 40.7 percent (11-27 3P) from beyond the arc while Memphis shot 33.3 percent, making only five of their 15 attempts.

Key Run of the Night

  • With 7:38 left in the fourth quarter, the Spurs went on a 16-1 run over the next 3:59 to take their largest lead of the game at 93-68.

Team Quotes

Player Notes

  • The Grizzlies lost their 10th straight game, the team’s longest losing streak since a 12-game skid from Jan. 6-31, 2009.
  • Marc Gasolrecorded his 11th double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
  • Ben McLemorescored a season-high 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting (2-2 3P), marking his second game in a row scoring in double figures.
  • Chandler Parsons scored in double figures for the eighth time this season posting 12 points off the bench.