December 3rd - The Spurs rallied to defeat the Grizzlies 126-119. Barnes scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Fox contributed 29 points. For the Grizzlies, Spencer had 21 points , 1 rebound , and 6 assists; Wells added 20 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists .

At the start of the game, the Grizzlies established an advantage thanks to Wells' outstanding performance. However, the Spurs then rallied when Barnes hit three three-pointers, helping the team take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 36-32 . In the second quarter, the Spurs fell behind by six points. But with consecutive scores from Fox and Johnson, the home team regained the lead. The Grizzlies kept the score close towards the end of the quarter, and the Spurs led 63-59 at halftime .

After switching sides, Barnes scored another 12 points in the quarter. However, the Grizzlies, led by Williams and Spencer, launched several counterattacks and took the lead late in the quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies led 98-97 . In the final quarter, the Spurs trailed by as many as 7 points, but Fox led the team to a comeback victory. Although the Grizzlies tried to close the gap in the final stages, the Spurs maintained a more solid overall offense and defense. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Grizzlies 126-119 .

Grizzlies player statistics

Spencer had 21 points , 1 rebound, and 6 assists; Wells had 20 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Edie had 19 points, 15 rebounds , and 1 assist; Conchar had 13 points, 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Williams had 12 points, 7 rebounds , and 7 assists; Landale had 10 points and 6 rebounds; Cowward had 9 points and 3 rebounds; Jackson had 7 points , 6 rebounds, and 2 assists .

Spurs player statistics

Barnes 31 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Fox 29 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Harper 15 points , 1 rebound, 6 assists; Vassell 12 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Johnson 11 points , 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Sohan 11 points , 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Champagne 7 points , 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Bryant 6 points .