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Memphis Grizzlies' Cam Spencer Shines Despite Setback Against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, resulting in a 126-119 defeat for the Grizzlies. This outcome brought their record to 9-13, while the Spurs improved to 14-6.


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First Quarter


The game began with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess. The Silver and Black took an early lead, scoring 36 points in the first quarter compared to the Grindhouse's 32. The Grizzlies' Cam Spencer stood out with his impressive shooting accuracy, contributing significantly to keeping his team within striking distance.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams scored evenly with each putting up 27 points. Jock Landale's presence was felt on both ends of the court as he contributed defensively and offensively for Memphis. However, despite their efforts, they couldn't close the gap created by San Antonio's initial lead.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw a surge from Memphis as they outscored San Antonio by five points (39-34). Zach Edey dominated under the basket with his rebounding skills and added crucial points for his team. His performance helped narrow down what had been a growing deficit.


Fourth Quarter


In a tightly contested final period where every possession counted, it was ultimately San Antonio who managed to pull away late in this thrilling encounter by adding another seven-point margin over Memphis (29-21). The Spurs capitalized on turnovers while maintaining consistent pressure throughout which proved decisive towards securing victory over their opponents from Tennessee.


For those interested in more insights into how these two teams matched up tactically during this encounter can refer back through our detailed analysis titled "Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs tactical recap". Additionally post-game thoughts from key players are available via our exclusive segment "post-game thoughts Memphis Grizzlies".


Looking ahead: Fans will have another opportunity soon enough when they host LA Clippers next week at FedExForum scheduled December fifth starting eight o'clock Eastern Time broadcasted live across FDSSE & FDSSC networks respectively! Don't miss out – share your excitement about upcoming matches today!

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