Desmond Bane shared what makes the Grizzlies work without Ja Morant and why fans saw some surprise dunks in a win over the Spurs.

Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with ... The 140-112 loss the Grizzlies handed the Spurs was San Antonio's largest margin of defeat this season.

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against Memphis Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (22) and Jaylen Wells during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate ...

Desmond Bane added 22 points and 14 assists ... Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey (14) dunks against San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday ...

The Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 40-22 in the third quarter Friday, closing the period on an 18-2 run. Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here .

The Spurs will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will host the Memphis Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.

Desmond Bane added 22 points and 14 assists ... Kennard was 7 for 13 on 3-pointers in the two games against San Antonio. Spurs: Chris Paul missed a free throw for the second time this season ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Memphis Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke (15) celebrates after a basket with teammates Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) and ...

Meanwhile, Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Memphis Grizzlies provided an injury update on Ja Morant ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.

SAN ANTONIO — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is unlikely ... The Grizzlies (26-15) have a 10-7 record when Morant is unavailable this season. Scotty Pippen Jr., Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard are among the players expected to work as primary ball ...

SAN ANTONIO — Zach Edey wanted to set the tone ... Morant pushed the pace while Luke Kennard, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. were among the Grizzlies players who displayed what the team ...