Grizzlies vs Spurs final score: Clutch Santi Aldama block seals Memphis win in a heart-stopping 106-105 finish at FedEx Forum.

The victory snaps a frustrating four-game skid for the Memphis Grizzlies, who rallied late behind rookie Cam Spencer before Aldama's game-saving defensive heroics denied San Antonio's final attempt.

How the Grizzlies vs Spurs Final Score Was Decided by a Clutch Block

The Grizzlies vs Spurs final score: Clutch Santi Aldama block seals Memphis win in a sequence showcasing resilience.

Trailing 105-101 inside the final minute, undrafted rookie Cam Spencer scored on a driving layup. Following a defensive stop, Spencer then drained a pull-up jumper to give Memphis a one-point lead with 8.9 seconds remaining.

San Antonio's All-Star guard DeAaron Fox drove hard to the rim on the ensuing possession, but Santi Aldama rotated perfectly from the weak side to reject the shot from behind as time expired, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and securing a critical win.

Key Performances and Context Behind the Grizzlies vs Spurs Final Score

Beyond the final play, the Grizzlies vs Spurs final score was shaped by overcoming significant adversity. Memphis played without star guard Ja Morant (right calf contusion) and wing Cedric Coward.

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The team slogged through an offensively challenged first half, shooting just 33.3% from the field. A 36-point third quarter explosion, fueled by Jaren Jackson Jr.

(21 points) And the returning Vince Williams Jr. erased an eight-point halftime deficit.

 Victor Wembanyama was brilliant in defeat for San Antonio, scoring a game-high 30 points, but his efforts were ultimately undone by Memphis's gritty finish.

What This Grizzlies vs Spurs Final Score Means Moving Forward

This dramatic win provides a vital momentum shift for the 16-20 Grizzlies.

The performances of role players like Spencer and Aldama underscore the team's developing depth, a necessity with Morant sidelined. 

For the 25-11 Spurs, it’s a missed opportunity against a shorthanded opponent, highlighting late-game execution issues they must resolve.

The victory keeps Memphis within striking distance in the Western Conference play-in race as they prepare to host the Phoenix Suns in their next contest.

 

Source Information:

This game recap is based on official NBA statistics and reporting from The Commercial Appeal.
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