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01/06 21:44 CST Cam Spencer scores 21, including the final five, to give the
Grizzlies a 106-105 win over the Spurs
Cam Spencer scores 21, including the final five, to give the Grizzlies a
106-105 win over the Spurs
By CLAY BAILEY
Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) --- Cam Spencer scored 21 points, including five in the
final 1:26, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat San Antonio 106-105 on Tuesday
night, offsetting 30 points by the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama in his return after
a two-game absence.
Spencer's 10-foot baseline jumper with 36.5 seconds left were the final points.
San Antonio's De'Aaron Fox took a 15 footer with 5 second left but was blocked
by Memphis' Santi Aldama, and the Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak.
Jaren Jackson Jr. also had 21 points for Memphis, and Jack Landale finished
with 19 points. Spencer had eight rebounds and eight assists.
Wembanyama's 30 points led the Spurs while Julian Champagnie finished with 23.
Stephon Castle had 15 points before fouling out with 3:13 left. Wembanyama, who
played 21 minutes, was 10 of 20 from the floor, including 3 of 6 from outside
the arc.
Memphis led 101-100 with 2:44 left when Fox, who started 1 of 13 from the
field, was in the midst of six straight points, taking the San Antonio lead to
104-101 with 1:39 to play. But Spencer's late burst gave Memphis the victory.
After a poor first half, Memphis opened the third on a 20-7 run to erase San
Antonio's 11-point lead. Wembanyama had 12 in the period and Memphis held an
82-81 advantage into the final quarter.
The first half was rather sloppy with both teams making less than a third of
their shots until late in the second frame. Memphis had 13 turnovers as the
Grizzlies struggled to generate any offense.
Up next
Spurs: Return home to face the Lakers on Wednesday night.
Grizzlies: Continue a four-game homestand against Phoenix on Wednesday night.
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