{"id":679839,"date":"2026-03-26T10:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/679839\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:09:47","slug":"wembanyama-dominates-inside-as-spurs-trounce-grizzlies-123-98-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/679839\/","title":{"rendered":"Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) \u2014 Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama\u2019s 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven Spurs finished in double figures.<\/p>\n

With its seventh straight victory, San Antonio moved within two games of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference as the Boston Celtics stopped the Thunder\u2019s 12-game winning streak<\/a> with a 119-109 victory on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo\/Brandon Dill)(Brandon Dill | AP)<\/p>\n

GG Jackson led Memphis with 20 points. Olivier-Maxence Prosper finished with 17 and DeJon Jarreau added 15 as the Grizzlies lost their fourth in a row.<\/p>\n

From the opening play \u2014 a lob to Wembanyama \u2014 the Spurs dominated. An early 22-4 lead became a 57-44 margin at the half.<\/p>\n

The Spurs used Wembanyama\u2019s height to open the second half, and San Antonio extended the lead to 20 points or more in the third. When Wembanyama converted a 3-pointer as the third quarter ended, the Spurs\u2019 lead was 98-64.<\/p>\n

While San Antonio is jockeying for postseason seeding, Memphis is focusing on next season. Memphis has dropped 12 of the last 13 and won only four since the All-Star break.<\/p>\n

Injuries continue to plague Memphis. Ten players did not dress for the Spurs game, and the team announced Tuesday that starters Ja Morant<\/a> and Zach Edey, along with key frontline reserve Brandon Clarke, are done for the season after undergoing various medical procedures.<\/p>\n

That left Memphis with its tallest starter at 6-9 against the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama. San Antonio outscored Memphis in the paint 56-34 and held a 59-33 advantage on the boards.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Spurs: Close out a three-game road trip at Milwaukee on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

Grizzlies: Host Houston on Friday night.<\/p>\n

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