San Antonio Spurs Blow 19-Point Lead in Loss vs. Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies' ferocious comeback ensured that the San Antonio Spurs would continue their losing streak.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 18, 2023

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The San Antonio Spurs are still in the loss column after a 120-108 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at the Frost Bank Center.

In a script that eerily resembles Friday night's loss against the Sacramento Kings, the Spurs raced out to a big lead early. San Antonio took advantage of Memphis's ravaged roster and zoomed out to a 17-point lead after the second quarter.

However, the Grizzlies began to creep back into the game in the third quarter. Memphis outscored San Antonio 36-26 in the frame and cut the deficit to seven points going into the fourth quarter.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) looks to pass the ball while defended by San Antonio Spurs forwards Dom Barlow (26) and Doug McDermott (17) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. — Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) looks to pass the ball while defended by San Antonio Spurs forwards Dom Barlow (26) and Doug McDermott (17) during the second half at Frost Bank Center / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

In the fourth, the Spurs were held to just 14 points by the Grizzlies' suffocating defense. Memphis took the lead and ran away by double digits in its win.

In the box score, the Grizzlies were led by Jaren Jackson Jr., who scored a game-high 27 points. Desmond Bane added 26, while Santi Aldama and Ziaire Williams pitched in with 17 points apiece off the bench. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama impressed with 19 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high eight blocks. Keldon Johnson led all Spurs with 22 points.

The loss makes it eight straight for the Spurs, who have not won since Nov. 2 against the Phoenix Suns. The team is slowly coming back down to earth after its 3-2 record to start the season.

The Spurs are off tomorrow but are back in action for a two-game series Monday and Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.