Memphis Grizzlies Make History With Comeback Win Over Spurs
The Memphis Grizzlies completed a 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, which was a franchise record. The history-making win for Memphis pulled them back into a tie with the Sacramento Kings for the Western Conference's two-seed, which is something Memphis wants to regain sole possession of.
It was a collective effort for Memphis in the comeback, as Tyus Jones picked up his first career triple-double, Desmond Bane had an all-around showing, Jaren Jackson Jr. held down the paint, and Luke Kennard came off the bench with four threes and four steals on his way to a game-high +21 plus/minus.
It was Kennard who found Dillon Brooks for the game-tying three in regulation, as two defenders ran at Kennard who had just hit a three the possession prior. This was a gutsy win for a Grizzlies team that remains without their star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis has done well to win games in the absence of Morant, and showed real poise on Friday night as they completed a historical comeback on the road.
The 29-point comeback for Memphis was not only a franchise record, but it was the biggest comeback in the NBA this season. For a team that has dealt with so much drama over the last several weeks, this was a moment they needed in a big way.
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