Memphis Grizzlies Make History With Comeback Win Over Spurs

The Grizzlies completed their largest comeback in franchise history against the San Antonio Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies Make History With Comeback Win Over Spurs
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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Joey Linn
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Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.