The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the San Antonio Spurs 108-85 Wednesday night at FedExFourm, ending a five-game home winning streak.
After digging a 17-point hole in the first half, the Grizzlies knocked San Antonio’s lead down to single digits (85-76) with 7:58 remaining in the game. However, the Spurs would go on a 14-2 run over the next 3:43 to extend their lead to 21.
Grizzlies’ center Marc Gasol led all scorers with 18 points (6-13 FG) and seven rebounds. Deyonta Davis added 12 points off the bench while Dillon Brooks, who was selected today to the 2018 NBA All-Star Rising Stars World Team, finished with 10 points (5-10 FG) and seven rebounds. In his first career NBA start, Ivan Rabb grabbed a career-high six rebounds while recording a career-high tying eight points.
The Grizzlies shot a season-low 11.1 percent (2-18) from beyond the arc while the Spurs shot 41.7 percent (10-24). In the past five games, the Grizzlies had made at least 10 three-pointers per game, a streak tied for the longest in franchise history.
Patty Mills led the Spurs with 15 points off the bench and added eight rebounds. Pau Gasol finished one assist shy of a triple-double with 14 points (4-9 FG, 6-8 FT), a game-high 15 rebounds and nine assists. Danny Green also contributing 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will face Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers this Friday, January 26 at FedExForum. Tipoff is at 7 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 Grizzlies recorded season-lows for three-pointers made (2-18 3P) and three-point percentage (.111) while San Antonio shot 41.7 percent (10-24 3P), snapping the Grizzlies’ five-game streak with at least 10 three-pointers made in a game which was tied for the longest in franchise history.
- In the second half, the Grizzlies shot 0-of-11 from beyond the arc, marking the second time this season Memphis has gone a half without a three-pointer (first half on Oct. 23 at Houston).
Key Run of the Night
- After the Grizzlies knocked the San Antonio lead down to single digits (85-76) with 7:58 remaining in the game, the Spurs went on a 14-2 run over the next 3:43 to extend the lead to 21.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- The loss snapped Memphis’ five-game home winning streak, the team’s longest home winning streak of the season and longest since a stretch of six consecutive home wins from Dec. 1-14, 2016.
- After Memphis scored 100-or-more in 11 of its previous 12 games, the Spurs, who ranked first in the NBA in opponent points per game (97.6) entering tonight’s game, held the Grizzlies to just 85 points.
- After being selected to the World team for the 2018 Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Challenge earlier today, Dillon Brooks posted 10 points and seven rebounds, falling one rebound shy of his career-high (8, two times, most recently on Nov. 7 at Portland).
- Marc Gasol (18 points, seven rebounds) led the Grizzlies in scoring for the 16th time this season.
- Ivan Rabb earned his first career NBA start and grabbed a career-high six rebounds while tying career highs in points (8) and field goals made (4). Rabb knocked down four of his five field goal attempts.
- Deyonta Davis (12 points, five rebounds) fell just two points shy of tying his season-high (14, Dec. 27 at L.A. Lakers) and tied a career high for field goals made (6-10 FG).