Paul frantically got Wembanyama's attention, pulling the center's arm into the fray so Paul was not severely overmatched on the resulting jump. It was a small thing but a pretty clever move and one that isn't often observed.

San Antonio Spurs veteran point guard Chris Paul is known as a basketball savant, a throwback player to simpler times when guile and smarts were among the most sought-after qualities in NBA basketball players.

Any play involving Chris Paul is a chance for him to showcase his tremendous basketball feel. That was evident Wednesday night.

This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost at home to the Memphis Grizzlies 140-112. San Antonio was outscored 40-22 in the third en route to the loss versus Memphis. Victor Wembanyama finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 13, and Chris Paul had six and six assists.

It took less than a second. Victor Wembanyama, lined up at center court across from the only player in the NBA taller than him per official measur

San Antonio aims to break its three-game losing streak when the San Antonio Spurs take on Memphis. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.

• In 13 career games against the Spurs, Morant is averaging 28.5 points. It is his most against any single opponent. • Wells ranks second among rookies in scoring at 11.7 points per game, while Edey ranks sixth at 9.9 points per game. The Grizzlies are the only team with two rookies in the top 10.

With the Memphis Grizzlies nearly back at 100% and a favorable matchup looming against the San Antonio Spurs, Kenny Ducey is backing the home favorite to cover in the Alamo City.

Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

Despite Victor Wembanyama's eight blocked shots, the San Antonio Spurs could not hold off the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Santi Aldama scored a career-high 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 140-112 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their largest losing margin of the season even with Ja Morant sidelined by a foot injury.