Spurs and Grizzlies Meet for Play-In Matchup
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Wednesday night in a Western Conference play-in game.

The Spurs (33-39 in regular season) head into the start of the play-in phase of the postseason with an almost complete absence of momentum, as San Antonio dropped each of its last four games and 10 of its last 12 overall. Their final stumble of the regular season was a close call in the form of a 123-121 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns. DeMar DeRozan led the way with 23 points, adding four assists and three rebounds. Jakob Poeltl generated a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included three blocks. Rudy Gay furnished 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Quinndary Weatherspoon netted 11 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal. Keldon Johnson and Lonnie Walker contributed matching nine-point tallies.

The Spurs expect to be without Luka Samanic (hand) and DaQuan Jeffries (not injury related) for Wednesday's game. Trey Lyles (ankle) will carry a questionable tag.

The Grizzlies (38-34) finished the regular season on a much brighter note, posting five wins in their last six contests and a 22-18 record overall in the second half of the campaign. Their final regular-season game on Sunday did result in a 113-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Jonas Valanciunas led the way with a 29-point, 16-rebound double-double that also included one assist and one steal. Dillon Brooks furnished 18 points, six assists and two rebounds but fouled out after 30 minutes. Ja Morant supplied 16 points, nine assists, three rebounds and one steal. Jaren Jackson registered 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. Kyle Anderson managed 10 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.

The Grizzlies will list Grayson Allen (hand) as questionable for Wednesday's contest.

The Grizzlies won the three-game season series from the Spurs by a 2-1 margin, notching 129-112 and 133-102 victories Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.
Posted on: 5/18/2021 9:59 PM