The San Antonio Spurs continued to struggle, suffering their second consecutive loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, who dominated the game with a final score of 140-112. The Spurs fought hard, tying the game at 86 late in the third quarter, but a decisive 18-0 run by Memphis sealed San Antonio's fate. Despite the absence of star guard Ja Morant, the Grizzlies showcased remarkable depth, with Santi Aldama leading the charge with 29 points.
Rookie Stephon Castle made a notable contribution for the Spurs, scoring 20 points, while Victor Wembanyama faced challenges, shooting 42% from the floor and recording four turnovers. The Spurs' struggles were compounded by 17 turnovers, resulting in 24 points for Memphis off those mistakes. San Antonio currently sits 12th in the Western Conference and will look to rebound against the Miami Heat.