Game Thread Spurs (13-6) vs Grizzlies (9-12) (Tue 12/2/25) [7:00PM CDT]

[scott]

Imagine the discourse at GrizzliesTalk.com having lost like this in the 4th quarter twice to the Spurs in the span of a few weeks

 

[poopbox]

Anyone notice that when Spencer hit that dagger 3 to put Spurs down 7 in the 4Q....Harper sub in and make the corner 3 and driving layup and changed the game momentum to our side again. KJ and Fox get hot and put the game away thereafter.

Again....Harper making things happen in the 4th Q.

Doing what future all nba guards do tbh. He probably got "future superstar" tattooed somewhere on his body.

 

[Dex]

Imagine the discourse at GrizzliesTalk.com having lost like this in the 4th quarter twice to the Spurs in the span of a few weeks

Do they have the internet in Memphis?

 

[picnroll]

He needs to get better with his timing.

There’s a lot that goes into rebounding including timing, reading where the balls coming off and positioning, blocking out. He’s got the hops but a lot of work to do on the rest I think.

 

[Robz4000]

Imagine the discourse at GrizzliesTalk.com having lost like this in the 4th quarter twice to the Spurs in the span of a few weeks

Was just reading their subreddit's post game thread tbh. They hate HB; apparently he's done this to them quite often

 

[timtonymanu]

Was just reading their subreddit's post game thread tbh. They hate HB; apparently he's done this to them quite often

We know that feeling too well with different opposing players

 

[Robz4000]

We know that feeling too well with different opposing players

We get to play one of them tomorrow night tbh. Bane going for 50 to take revenge for his former team imo.

 

[spursistan]

Was just reading their subreddit's post game thread tbh. They hate HB; apparently he's done this to them quite often

They've looked competitive since Edey came back, tbh. Might make the play-in if they trade or shut down Morant

 

[Robz4000]

They've looked competitive since Edey came back, tbh. Might make the play-in if they trade or shut down Morant

Didn't realize all their PGs were out tbh. They're better without a ball dominant player like Morant most of the game but they desperately need a closer/go-to scorer.

 

[scott]

Was just reading their subreddit's post game thread tbh. They hate HB; apparently he's done this to them quite often

Well, we've gotten plenty of this through the years from their guys... Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph, Big Daddy, Ja, JJJ... glad we have our own version to f them over.

 

[timtonymanu]

Well, we've gotten plenty of this through the years from their guys... Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph, Big Daddy, Ja, JJJ... glad we have our own version to f them over.

We’ve been their daddy outside of 2011, tbh. I don’t even count the ownage they’ve done to us the last few years because we were a terrible team then anyway.

 

[John B]

Well, we've gotten plenty of this through the years from their guys... Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph, Big Daddy, Ja, JJJ... glad we have our own version to f them over.

The Z-Bo and Bonzi Wells were no takes to Blair

 

[spurs10]

Do they have the internet in Memphis?

They have great music and ribs, so I hope not.

 

[Correct Crusader]

I'm glad we're not the team paying JJJ $50m a year.

JJJ would be incredible on the spurs. Slot him as our PF and we'd be unbelievable.

 

[SupremeGuy]

I don’t think even the most optimistic commentators expected this team to be this far ahead of schedule. This is Mitch putting his stamp of Spurs culture and corporate knowledge on the franchise. This extended road trip, the Emirates Cup Road Trip—whatever you want to call it—is going to be historic when we look back in a few years. We know who the co-architect of this new Spurs Way is, and it’s Barns, in whatever small way. I love this guy. To think that some former self-anointed “Mayors of Sports” in Bexar County wanted him gone at the start of this season is wild.

That shit was awesome.

Harper has some of that Beltre energy when they kept fucking with his hair/head. lol

Good vibes all around.

 

[CrustyCoastBendFan]

Heading into today’s clash with Memphis, the Spurs were desperate to shake off last games Timberwolves-induced misery—a loss that might as well have been sponsored by their grueling road schedule since November 23rd. Still missing Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama, they faced a Grizzlies squad in overall disarray but still somehow cursed for San Antonio dating back to the Bonzi Wells and Pau Gasol pre- “grit and grind” era. Oh, they were on a 3-game win streak FYI.

Harrison Barnes lit it up for 31, De’Aaron Fox casually dropped 29 and slammed the door like the clutch machine he is (detractors be damned). The game stayed tight until the final minutes, when the bench showed up, Fox stayed foxy, and Dylan Harper rookie sensation/commentor-proclaimed future GOAT made sure Spurs fans had something to tweet about all night. Spurs sealed a late win on the first night of a back-to-back, but the real spectacle was hometown hero and TV commentator Sean Elliott surprising the crowd with impromptu mukbang, all while the new guy in the booth turned the broadcast into a one-sided romantic comedy with his relentless, unironic flirting. Now, on to the grades.

De'Aarron Fox B+ He scored efficiently, going 4-for-8 from deep, and his clutch free throws in the fourth quarter helped the team close out the game for a gritty and grimy win—see what I did there. Commenters will always comment, but Fox supporters can just flash a big grin and shout, “Scoreboard!” If I’m being picky, I’d say he could’ve sprinkled in just a tad more assist magic.

Devin Vassell C. Now this is a rock solid C. Devin shot adequately, wasn’t particularly good on the boards, and did nothing to help the Spurs from getting their asses handed to them by the mighty Grizzlies front court anchored by the super-sized Zach Edy. However, he didn’t let that familiar main character energy get in the way of Barnes and chipped in defensively in the 4th, just a smidge.

Dylan Harper B. This was a solid game by our rookie. He filled the box score with points and remains unstoppable on drives to the basket, but the best thing he did was respond to coaching. After being somewhat called out by Mitch last game for not rebounding or dishing out assists to teammates, he delivered 6 assists this time. Only 1 rebound kept this from being a B+ or A- performance.

Julian Champagnie C-. Julian shot really poorly and was almost ineffective on defense, getting dominated on the boards and in the paint by the Grizzlies for 3.5 quarters. Yet, along with Keldon, he contributed to the fourth-quarter win by grabbing five of his six rebounds to help close out stops and secure the victory.

Harrison Barnes. A+. Well, we’ve got a return of UNC in a cape—Super Barnes. He dropped 29 points through three quarters and kept the Spurs in it. The way this young team rallied around Barnes after the game, celebrating their vet, shows just how valuable he is in helping Mitch put his stamp on the future Spurs way moving forward. Commentors take note now.

Luke Kornette. C. Diamond solid C. He didn’t do much on the boards, but he set screens and got reemed on by the aforementioned Kaiju Zach. However, he delivered five monster-sized blocks for us, with three of those coming during the late fourth-quarter rally, including two right in the face of Zach. That performance saved Kornet from a D letter grade. Luke is a surprising 6-2 as the Starting Center in Relief of Wemby.

Keldon Johnson. B. To my eye, Keldon was kind of absent through the first three and a half quarters, but it was that Keldon energy that came bursting out in the second half of the 4th quarter that sparked the Spurs to victory. In that quarter, he grabbed 3 of his 6 rebounds. He and Julian helped keep the Spurs respectable in the paint during this stretch after having been mauled by the Kaiju Griz for most of the game. In a twist no one saw coming, he locked down the Spurs’ bronze medal in assists with four dimes—half of which went to the unstoppable Mr. 100% as UNC finished with 7 deep balls on 12 shots.

Jeremy Sochan C+. Solid Bounce back for our resident dumped upon player. He shot 5-6 over all for 11 pts 6 rebounds 2 steals.

Cater Bryant C-. He played solid defense, even though he couldn’t figure out how to grab any caroms against the Grizzlies’ super-sized frontcourt.

Kelly Olynyk and DJG. INC. Kelly and David didn’t get much time, so it felt incomplete. I reckon their lack of time is because they’ll get more playing time on the second night of a back-to-back. Let’s hope they both deliver.

Mitch Johnson, Solid B. Our young head coach made the right calls often enough throughout the night for the team to finally deliver and secure the win. Some lineups still seemed a bit questionable, but a win is a win. I can’t bring myself to give him a lower grade on the same day he was apparently the runner-up for NBA Coach of the Month, or so I’ve heard floating around online. With the team holding a solid .700 and many players missing time due to injuries, I’m just in too good a mood after this win TBH. How could I be CRUSTY after watching the team light up with smiles for Barnes during the post-game interview?


Edit: LOL I had Carter Bryant instead of Harper in my opening preamble...lol. I was on meds... sorry ...that's my excuse.

 

[CGD]

Imagine the discourse at GrizzliesTalk.com having lost like this in the 4th quarter twice to the Spurs in the span of a few weeks

Probably like we were with those stupid GSW losses, lol.

 

[Fireball]

Spurs won the game, but this was not good. Yes, the Grizzlies were on a hot streak, but mainly against -500 teams. So relying on 30 points by HB is not a good recipe for success.
We really need our main guys back ... otherwise this thing will fall apart.

 

[timtonymanu]

Spurs won the game, but this was not good. Yes, the Grizzlies were on a hot streak, but mainly against -500 teams. So relying on 30 points by HB is not a good recipe for success.
We really need our main guys back ... otherwise this thing will fall apart.

You’re right that we need Wemby and Castle back but they don’t always need Barnes to score 30 a game. We’re seeing that this team is just deep enough that different players outside of our two stars will have great shooting nights (Castle, Harper, Vassell, Champ, Barnes, Keldon). The defense needs a lot of work but we got to see the roster at full strength first.

Still think this is a good win. At least they’ve been winning games they’re suppose to.

 

[Area 51.247]

JJJ would be incredible on the spurs. Slot him as our PF and we'd be unbelievable.

Nope. JJJ is too easily distracted in games. Look how Sochan has frustrated and gotten him out of rhythm and focus in the last two games. Plus Jeremy's tangle up with Edey. He was twisting their buttons.

 

[wemvp]

Spurs won the game, but this was not good. Yes, the Grizzlies were on a hot streak, but mainly against -500 teams. So relying on 30 points by HB is not a good recipe for success.
We really need our main guys back ... otherwise this thing will fall apart.

This makes no sense.

 

[Raven_]

I don’t think even the most optimistic commentators expected this team to be this far ahead of schedule. This is Mitch putting his stamp of Spurs culture and corporate knowledge on the franchise. This extended road trip, the Emirates Cup Road Trip—whatever you want to call it—is going to be historic when we look back in a few years. We know who the co-architect of this new Spurs Way is, and it’s Barns, in whatever small way. I love this guy. To think that some former self-anointed “Mayors of Sports” in Bexar County wanted him gone at the start of this season is wild.

pretty sure most people expected the team to make the play in last year already..

 

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs won the game, but this was not good. Yes, the Grizzlies were on a hot streak, but mainly against -500 teams. So relying on 30 points by HB is not a good recipe for success.
We really need our main guys back ... otherwise this thing will fall apart.

I don't know what you have been watching. This team is putting the clamps on opponents in the 4th quarter and closing out strong. Different players go off every game. That's what good rosters do. This time it was Barnes, in Denver it was Devin, against ATL it were Keldon and Champagnie while Fox is running the show every game. Perfect balance. Our offensive rating is actually better without Wemby.

 

[Ni-G]

Ugly game but came up big when down 7 with 7 min left.

Mitch needs to realize when Vassell is having a bad shooting night through 3 quarters. Then don't run plays for him to shoot jumpers in the 4th. Luckily he stopped that after the first 5 minutes of the 4th.

In volleyball if attacking player gets blocked or misses,they will play him often again next possession so he can break out and regain confidence. With Vassel problem is that he has too much confidence already

 

[Spurminator]

Spurs won the game, but this was not good. Yes, the Grizzlies were on a hot streak, but mainly against -500 teams. So relying on 30 points by HB is not a good recipe for success.
We really need our main guys back ... otherwise this thing will fall apart.

They're coming back, you don't need to hope it into existence.

Some of y'all are addicted to despair.