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Postgame Report: Grizzlies use late surge in fourth quarter to top Spurs 113-109

Key Stat of the Night

  • The Grizzlies produced a strong performance shooting the ball as they finished the game 44-of-87 from the floor (50.6 percent) and 11-of-28 from three-point range (39.3 percent).

Key Run of the Night

  • While the Grizzlies continued to play strong coming out of the half, San Antonio would not go down quietly, as the Spurs exploded for a 22-9 run that spanned from the final minute of the third quarter to midway through the fourth. The Spurs led by as many as five points in the fourth but the Grizzlies used a 10-3 run in the final 4:31 of the game to escape with a four-point victory as they improved to 3-7 on the season.

Game Recap

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 113-109 inside AT&T Center on Monday night to pick up their first road victory of the season.

The Grizzlies started strong and led by as many as 16 points in the first quarter. Memphis racked up 35 points behind 13 assisted baskets in the period alone, marking the most team assists the Grizzlies have had in a single quarter this season and the second most in a quarter in franchise history.

While the Grizzlies continued to play strong coming out of the half, San Antonio would not go down quietly, as the Spurs exploded for a 22-9 run that spanned from the final minute of the third quarter to midway through the fourth. The Spurs led by as many as five points in the fourth but the Grizzlies used a 10-3 run in the final 4:31 of the game to escape with a four-point victory as they improved to 3-7 on the season.

The Grizzlies produced a strong performance shooting the ball as they finished the game 44-of-87 from the floor (50.6 percent) and 11-of-28 from three-point range (39.3 percent). This marked the third time in the last four games that the Grizzlies have finished shooting over 50 percent from the floor. The Grizzlies’ 32 assists on the night also marked the third time in the last four games they have racked up 30 or more team assists.

Jaren Jackson Jr. put together his strongest performance of the season as he finished the night with a season-high 24 points to go with six rebounds and five assists. Jackson connected on four three-point field goals, tying his career-high. Dillon Brooks put together one of his strongest efforts of the season as he combined for 21 points, three assists and two rebounds on 8-of-17 shooting. Brandon Clarke continued his efficient shooting season as he finished the night 6-of-7 for 14 points and eight rebounds to lead the Grizzlies’ second-unit.

The Spurs were led by LaMarcus Aldridge who finished with a team-high 19 points to go with four rebounds and three assists. Rudy Gay led the Spurs bench with 18 points, eight rebounds and two assists as the Spurs dropped to 5-5 on the season.

Next Game

The Grizzlies will wrap up a two-game road trip as they travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. CT inside Spectrum Center. Fans can watch the game on FOX Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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