With or without Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies have the San Antonio Spurs’ number this season.
Santi Aldama went off with a career-high 29 points, sparking a critical Grizzlies second half outburst that resulted in a 140-112 romp of the Spurs.
CAREER-HIGH 29 AND COUNTING FOR @santialdama 😏
— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) January 18, 2025
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It was Aldama’s seventh game this season scoring 20 markers or more coming off the bench, as Memphis outscored San Antonio, 78-48, in the final two quarters.
Desmond Bane dazzled with 22 markers and a career-high 14 dimes for the Grizzlies, who two days toppled the Spurs with Morant in the line-up. He was out this time due to a foot injury.
Grizzlies close the 3rd on a 16-0 run 🚨
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2025
Desmond Bane hits a difficult runner to cap it!
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Meanwhile, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle combined for 41 points in a losing effort for the Spurs (19-21) with Victor Wembanyama hammering out a 19-point, 12-rebound double-double on top of six blocks.
Wemby averages 4 blocks per game.
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2025
Here's his 5th of the night!
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The Grizzlies return to Memphis for a three-game homestand, starting against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19). Meanwhile, the Spurs travel to Miami to battle the Heat (20-20).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
