January 7th - The Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Spurs 106-105 . Jackson contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Spencer also had 21 points , 8 rebounds , and 8 assists. For the Spurs, the returning Wernbanyama scored 30 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.

At the start of the game, the Grizzlies briefly took the lead before the Spurs quickly overtook them. The Spurs relied on Jampane's 15 points in the first quarter to build a double-digit lead, ending the first quarter with a 31-21 advantage. In the second quarter, the Grizzlies briefly tied the game, but the Spurs widened the gap again, maintaining a 54-46 lead at halftime.

After switching sides, the Grizzlies not only erased the deficit but also took the lead. Wabanjama scored consecutive points in this quarter, netting 12 , helping the Spurs stay close. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies held a slight 82-81 lead. In the final quarter, the Grizzlies once pulled ahead by 7 points, but the Spurs regained the lead. In the crucial moments, the Grizzlies repeatedly attacked the basket to stabilize the situation, with Spencer scoring 13 points in this quarter to secure the victory. Ultimately, the Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Spurs 106-105.

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 30 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists; Champany had 23 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Castle had 15 points , 8 rebounds , and 4 assists; Johnson had 13 points and 5 rebounds; Fox had 9 points , 5 rebounds , and 8 assists; Kornet had 4 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Harper had 4 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; McLaughlin had 3 points and 1 assist; Barnes had 2 points, 3 rebounds , and 1 assist .

Grizzlies player statistics

Jackson 21 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists; Spencer 21 points, 8 rebounds , 8 assists; Landale 19 points , 9 rebounds, 2 assists; Williams 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Aldama 10 points, 9 rebounds , 2 assists; Wells 8 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Pope 6 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Koloko 4 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist