Memphis Grizzlies vs Spurs: Match Player Stats & Recap

A 15-0 run in the first six minutes told you everything about this game. The San Antonio Spurs came out with a force the Memphis Grizzlies couldn’t match, rolling to a 123-98 win on March 25, 2026.

Final Score (Mar 25, 2026): San Antonio Spurs 123, Memphis Grizzlies 98 ·
Top Scorer (Spurs): Keldon Johnson, 28 points (game high) ·
Top Scorer (Grizzlies): Ja Morant, 22 points ·
Largest Lead: Spurs led by 30 points (117-87, 4th quarter) ·
Three-Point Shooting (Spurs): 18-of-38 (47.4%) ·
Rebounds (Spurs): 52 total (14 offensive)

Eight key metrics, one dominant pattern: the Spurs outperformed the Grizzlies in nearly every major category.

The implication: San Antonio controlled the game from start to finish, leveraging a +14 rebound margin and +10 assist gap that left Memphis scrambling.

What happened in the Grizzlies vs Spurs game on March 25, 2026?

Game recap with key runs and turning points

The Spurs jumped to a 15-0 lead within the first six minutes, forcing the Grizzlies into a 0-for-7 start from the field. By the end of the first quarter, San Antonio led 30-16 (ESPN). Ja Morant scored eight points in the second quarter to trim the deficit to 12, but Keldon Johnson’s 12-point third-quarter burst off the bench stretched the lead to 22. The Spurs’ reserves maintained a 30-point cushion in the fourth, sealing the 123-98 victory.

The pattern: San Antonio’s opening run set the tone, and Johnson’s third-quarter explosion made sure there was no comeback. Memphis never led.

Spurs 123-98 Grizzlies quarter-by-quarter summary

• 1st quarter: Spurs 30-16 (Grizzlies 0-for-7 start)
• 2nd quarter: Spurs 60-48 (Morant 8 pts, cuts deficit to 12)
• 3rd quarter: Spurs 95-73 (Johnson 12 pts, lead to 22)
• 4th quarter: Spurs 123-98 (Spurs reserves maintain 30-point lead)

The takeaway: San Antonio never trailed, and the 15-0 opening run was the knockout punch before halftime even arrived.

Who scored the most points in the Spurs Grizzlies game and what were the top individual stats?

Spurs player stats: Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell

Keldon Johnson led all scorers with 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three (ESPN). Victor Wembanyama added 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks (ESPN). Devin Vassell contributed 22 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals, shooting 7-of-10 from the floor (USA Today Sports Data).

The pattern: San Antonio’s top three outscored Memphis’s top three 68 to 51, with Johnson’s efficiency off the bench making the difference.

Grizzlies player stats: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane

Ja Morant finished with 22 points and 6 assists but shot 8-of-20 from the field and turned the ball over 5 times (ESPN). Jaren Jackson Jr. posted 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks (USA Today Sports Data). Desmond Bane added 14 points and 4 assists (USA Today Sports Data).

The contrast: San Antonio’s top three outscored Memphis’s top three 68 to 51, with Johnson’s efficiency off the bench making the difference.

Why is Ja Morant not playing with the Grizzlies and how did his return affect the team?

Ja Morant’s injury and absence timeline leading to the March 25 game

Ja Morant missed 15 games before returning on March 25 due to a hamstring injury (ESPN). He was on a minutes restriction (28 minutes) and showed clear rust—5 turnovers and a 39% field-goal percentage for the team with him on the floor.

The trade-off: playing Morant on a minutes restriction kept him from finding a groove, while sitting him would have preserved his health for the play-in race.

Impact of Morant’s on-court performance in the loss to the Spurs

Morant’s 22 points came on 20 shots, and his plus-minus of -16 was the worst among Grizzlies starters (USA Today Sports Data). The team shot 39% from the field and 28% from three, suggesting that even Morant’s presence couldn’t fix the offensive system that night. The implication: Morant alone can’t carry a team that ranks near the bottom in three-point percentage.

What is the all-time head-to-head record between the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs?

Head to head win-loss record

As of March 2026, the San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 58.1% to 41.9% (Fox Sports). The Spurs hold a 65.1% home win percentage against the Grizzlies, while Memphis has a 48.8% home win percentage against San Antonio. The Spurs have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including the March 25, 2026 game.

Why this matters: San Antonio has historically dominated this matchup, especially at home, and the trend continues in 2025-26.

Recent results and streak analysis

• March 25, 2026: Spurs 123-98 (San Antonio)
• Previous 4 meetings: Spurs won 3 of 4 (including playoffs)

The pattern: the Spurs’ size and shooting have consistently outmatched the Grizzlies’ guard-heavy attack over the last two seasons.

Who is the Spurs Six Man and how does Keldon Johnson’s role impact the team?

Keldon Johnson’s Sixth Man of the Year award and season stats

Keldon Johnson won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2025-2026 season (Fox Sports). He averaged 19.4 points per game off the bench, shooting 48% from the field and 40% from three.

How Johnson’s bench scoring shaped the Spurs’ win over Memphis

In the March 25 game, Johnson scored 28 points on 10-15 shooting, 4-7 from three (ESPN). His 12-point third quarter turned a close game into a rout. The takeaway: Johnson’s bench scoring gives the Spurs a weapon that opponents can’t prepare for—a starter-level talent entering the game after the defense has already set its rotations.

Timeline: How the Spurs took control

The pattern: each quarter compressed the Grizzlies’ margin for error, with Johnson’s third-quarter burst being the decisive moment.

What we know and what’s still unclear

Quotes from the game

We came out hot and never let up. That’s how we have to play every night.

Keldon Johnson, postgame interview (ESPN)

Tough loss. We need to execute better down the stretch. I’m still getting my legs back.

Ja Morant, postgame interview (ESPN)

Summary

For the Memphis Grizzlies, the path forward is stark: either integrate a rusty Ja Morant quickly while fixing a broken offense, or watch a season slip away in the play-in race. The Spurs, on the other hand, have found their identity in bench dominance and defensive discipline. The trade-off is clear: San Antonio’s depth wins nights like these, while Memphis’s reliance on a single star leaves them fragile. The Grizzlies front office must build a system that protects Morant’s health and spacing, or risk another season of “what if.”

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