Follow usJa Morant showcased his prowess with 26 points and 10 assists, including a fourth-quarter dunk over Victor Wembanyama, while Desmond Bane contributed 24 points as the Memphis Grizzlies surged in the second half to secure a 106-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
Santi Aldama chipped in with 13 points and 11 rebounds, helping Memphis break a three-game losing streak.
Wembanyama led the Spurs with an impressive stat line of 20 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks. Keldon Johnson added 19 points, accompanied by six rebounds and four assists, while Julian Champagnie and Jeremy Sochan each scored 12 points.
Morant’s highlight-reel dunk occurred with 9:11 remaining in the game, energizing the Memphis crowd. Driving down the right side of the lane, Morant cut left into the middle and dunked over the 7-foot-3 rookie from France, who leads the NBA in blocked shots. The dunk was met with cheers, a shake of the head from Morant, and extended the Grizzlies’ lead to 88-70.
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