Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Match Player Stats

Victor Wembanyama’s defensive presence single-handedly dismantled the Memphis Grizzlies in a 123-98 blowout on March 25, 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the key stats, standout performances, and what it means for both sides moving forward.

Final Score: Spurs 123-98 Grizzlies ·
Spurs Three-Pointers: 16-46 (34.8%) ·
Grizzlies Three-Pointers: 16-50 (32.0%) ·
Spurs Free Throws: 15-22 (68.2%) ·
Game Date: March 25, 2026

The following table breaks down the game’s critical stats.

What happened in the Grizzlies vs Spurs game?

Final score and game summary

The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 123-98 on March 25, 2026, at FedExForum (ESPN game recap). The Spurs shot 52% from the field and controlled the boards 59-39, including a 13-3 advantage on offensive rebounds (USA TODAY Sports Data). San Antonio led wire-to-wire after a 15-4 opening run.

Key plays and turning points

• Victor Wembanyama blocked three shots in the first quarter alone, setting the defensive tone.
• GG Jackson knocked down three consecutive three-pointers midway through the second quarter to push the lead to 20.
• The Grizzlies never got closer than 14 points in the second half (ESPN play-by-play).

The implication: Memphis cannot compete on the glass without multiple big bodies, a flaw that Wembanyama exploits ruthlessly.

What were the standout player stats in the March 25, 2026 game?

Victor Wembanyama’s performance

Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and seven blocks, according to ESPN’s box score. He was the game’s leader in rebounds and blocks, and tied with GG Jackson for the scoring lead.

Grizzlies top scorers

ESPN listed GG Jackson as the Grizzlies’ co-leading scorer with 19 points, but no other Memphis player reached 15 points (ESPN). The absence of Ja Morant (out due to injury) was felt — the Grizzlies shot only 40% from the field.

Team shooting splits

• Spurs: 52% FG, 35% 3PT, 68% FT
• Grizzlies: 40% FG, 32% 3PT, 70% FT

Both teams attempted 16 three-pointers, but the Spurs converted at a higher rate (USA TODAY Sports Data).

The pattern: Wembanyama’s paint presence collapses opposing offenses, forcing Memphis into inefficient perimeter looks.

Who’s the best player on the Grizzlies right now?

Season leaders for the Grizzlies

According to ESPN’s team stats page for the 2025-2026 season, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies in points and assists when healthy. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the primary rim protector and second-leading scorer. Rookie Zach Edey has contributed in the frontcourt.

Ja Morant’s impact

Morant missed the March 25 game but remains the team’s offensive engine. His absence exposed the Grizzlies’ lack of a secondary creator — they scored only 98 points on sub-40% shooting.

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s role

Jackson Jr. provides elite interior defense (Defensive Player of the Year candidate) but struggled offensively against Wembanyama, scoring just 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting (ESPN).

What this means: Without Morant, the Grizzlies lack a dynamic floor general, and Jackson Jr. cannot carry the scoring load against elite rim protection.

How do the Spurs and Grizzlies compare head-to-head?

Four key metrics from the last three meetings highlight the Spurs’ growing dominance:

The pattern: San Antonio’s defense has progressively stifled Memphis. Over the three wins, the Spurs allowed an average of 106 points while scoring 120. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, have lost their defensive identity — they allowed 123 points in the most recent meeting, their highest in the series since 2023 (ESPN Grizzlies schedule).

The implication: Memphis’s defensive decline, compounded by Wembanyama’s growth, signals a widening gap in the Southwest Division.

What is the predicted outcome for the next Grizzlies vs Spurs game?

Current team form

The Spurs are riding a three-game winning streak against Memphis and have won 7 of their last 10 overall. The Grizzlies have struggled for consistency after a historic 73-point win earlier in the season without Morant (CBS Sports analysis).

Injury reports

Ja Morant’s status remains uncertain for the next matchup. The Grizzlies are also monitoring Jaren Jackson Jr.’s knee soreness.

Betting odds and expert picks

No concrete odds are available yet for the next meeting, but the trend favors the Spurs. The ESPN game preview noted San Antonio’s improved rim protection as the deciding factor in the recent wins.

The catch: Without Morant, Memphis’s offense lacks the dynamic creation needed to collapse San Antonio’s defense, making a fourth straight Spurs win likely.

Game timeline and series history

• December 2, 2024: Spurs 126-119 Grizzlies (Yahoo Sports recap)
• November 18, 2025: Spurs 111-101 Grizzlies (ESPN)
• March 25, 2026: Spurs 123-98 Grizzlies (CBS Sports)

What this means: The Spurs have turned a once-competitive rivalry into a one-sided dominance built on Wembanyama’s interior control.

Confirmed vs. unclear: what we know and what we don’t

Confirmed facts

• Spurs won 123-98 on March 25, 2026
• Spurs shot 52% from the field, Grizzlies 40%
• Spurs made 16 three-pointers at 35%
• Grizzlies made 16 three-pointers at 32%
• Victor Wembanyama: 19 pts, 15 reb, 7 blk
• GG Jackson: 19 pts

What remains unclear

• Exact points and rebounds for other Grizzlies starters
• Full game attendance
• Whether Ja Morant will return for the next game
• Individual plus/minus for all players

The evidence: What is known heavily outweighs what is uncertain, but the missing details (especially plus/minus) would sharpen the analysis.

Quotes from the game

“De’Aaron Fox had 26 points, Harrison Barnes added 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs escaped with a 111-101 victory.”

— ESPN recap of the November 18, 2025 meeting

“Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98.”

— CBS Sports recap of the March 25, 2026 game

Summary

The Spurs exposed a fundamental mismatch: Memphis has no answer for Victor Wembanyama in the paint, and without a healthy Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ offense sputters. For the Grizzlies front office, the choice is clear — either retool the roster to handle elite rim protection, or watch the Spurs widen the gap in the Southwest Division.

Victor Wembanyama anchored the Spurs’ defense with 19 points and 7 blocks, and a detailed breakdown of individual performances further highlights the statistical leaders from that blowout win.

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