Spurs: San Antonio finished 7-32 when trailing after three quarter. Memphis took a 72-65 lead into the fourth quarter. The teams each scored 16 points in the third as this game turned into a battle. But Morant ended Memphis’ cold spurt with a dunk, and the Grizzlies led 56-49 at halftime. The Spurs answered with a 22-3 run that pulled them within 41-39. The Grizzlies led 38-19 after the first quarter. 4 overall draft pick in 2018, and Morant, the second overall draft pick in 2019 and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year. On this night, the Grizzlies’ next generation took over with a roster that was the second-youngest at the start of this season rebuilt around Jackson, the No. 8 seed, the start of seven straight playoff seasons for the Grizzlies. Memphis’ only series victory came in 2011 as the then-No. In five playoff series between these teams, the Spurs swept three of the four San Antonio won. Rapper Al Kapone performed outside during halftime and was shown on the video board with fans joining in waving towels when he sang “Whoop That Trick.” Inside the FedExForum, capacity was doubled to 40% with a sellout of 7,019 fans, and a yellow towel proclaiming “NXT UP MEMPHIS” was on each seat. Former Westlake products Sam Ehlinger, Granson sign with Colts
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