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Memphis Grizzlies Absorb San Antonio Spurs Surge as GG Jackson Leads Late Push

The Memphis Grizzlies moved to 24-48 after a 123-98 result against the San Antonio Spurs, who improved to 55-18 at FedExForum at 8:00 PM EDT.


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First quarter


The San Antonio Spurs opened with 38 points in the first quarter while the Memphis Grizzlies scored 19 points.


The Spurs hit 52 percent from the field in the game, and that shooting showed early as they built separation without a lead change recorded.


Second quarter


The Grizzlies added 25 points in the second quarter after the Spurs put up 19 points.


Memphis finished with 26 assists, and ball movement helped the Grindhouse find 16 made three-point shots on 32 percent shooting from deep.


GG Jackson led the Grizzlies with 20 points and added 7 rebounds as Memphis tried to stabilize the margin before halftime.


Third quarter


The Spurs produced 41 points in the third quarter to Memphis’ 20, and the Silver and Black piled up 36 assists for the game.


San Antonio won the rebounding battle 65-44, and that gap included 13 offensive rebounds that fueled 21 second-chance points.


The Grizzlies were held to 40 percent field goal shooting, and the Spurs’ 56 points in the paint reflected finishing that tilted the middle of the floor.


Fourth quarter


Memphis scored 34 points in the fourth quarter while San Antonio scored 25 points, and the Grizzlies posted 39 bench points in the game.


Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 17 points on 60 percent shooting in the previous game, and that kind of efficient scoring stood out as Memphis searched for steadier half-court production in this Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs match summary.


Cam Spencer logged 7 assists in the previous game, and the Grizzlies’ 26-assist night fit the Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs tactical recap as Memphis tried to create clean looks despite 12 turnovers.


The Spurs finished with 9 blocks while the Grizzlies had 3, and San Antonio’s rim protection paired with 18 points off turnovers to keep Memphis from trimming the deficit into the closing stretch.


The Grizzlies forced 15 Spurs turnovers and recorded 8 steals, and that pressure became the Memphis Grizzlies final whistle reaction as the game closed with Memphis trailing by 25 in plus-minus.


The Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs final thoughts turn next to the Houston Rockets visiting the Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis on 03/27/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast scheduled on SCHN and FDSSE.


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