Big man Santi Aldama led the way over the Spurs, delighting his teammates. “Aggressive Santi is good for the Memphis Grizzlies,” said Luke Kennard.
Aldama was coming off an impressive two-game stretch with averages of 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists, but he couldn't generate much offensively Monday. His production has been sporadic for most of the season, and it's tough for him to provide consistent value with the Grizzlies having such a deep rotation.
The Grizzlies made changes to the injury report on Wednesday, and it signaled that good news is soon on the way for the franchise.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama put together a strong performance on both ends in Friday's win against the San Antonio Spurs.
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Memphis. The Grizzlies are 16-5 in home games. Memphis is second in the NBA with 48.0 rebounds led by Santi Aldama averaging 7.0. The Hornets are 4-15 on the road. Charlotte is 4-5 in games decided by less than 4 points.
Santi Aldama had a career-high 29 points, while Jaylen Wells and Desmond Bane each scored 22 as part of a balanced attack for Memphis. The Spurs had a two-point lead at halftime, but the Grizzlies ...
After four games on the road, the Grizzlies are heading back home. They will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday at FedExForum. Coming in fresh off a win as the underdog, the Grizzlies will stroll into this one as the favorite.
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Ja Morant racked up 21 points and 12 assists as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies were at their best in the final two quarters in a 129-115 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Memphis Grizzlies (24-13, third in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday ... ranks second in the league with 35.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Santi Aldama averaging 5.7. The Rockets are 7-1 against the rest of the division.
Rudy Gobert’s Minnesota Timberwolves (22-20) hit the road to meet the Memphis Grizzlies (27-15) at FedExForum on Monday,. The tip is at 2:30 PM ET.The Grizzlies are coming off of