Victor Wembanyama Praised by NBA Fans in Spurs' Loss to Ja Morant, Grizzlies

The San Antonio Spurs are looking ahead with Victor Wembanyama, while the Memphis Grizzlies are attempting to get back into the playoff picture now.

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That was evident on Tuesday.Memphis defeated San Antonio 106-98 at FedExForum in the Western Conference matchup,

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snapping a three-game losing streak and improving to 11-22 overall. The Spurs have now lost three in a row and are a dismal 5-28 on the season.

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Despite being limited in minutes, Wembanyama finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks on 8-of-16 shooting from the field and 2-of-5 shooting from deep.

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While Desmond Bane (24 points on 11-of-17 shooting) and Ja Morant (26 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds) led the way for the Grizzlies, it was the 19-year-old who drew the most attention on social media:

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Wembanyama will always make headlines when he steps on the court, but the Grizzlies are trying to claw their way back into

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Wembanyama will always make headlines when he steps on the court, but the Grizzlies are trying to claw their way back into

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They appeared to be doing just that after winning their first four games after he returned, but they came into Tuesday's game needing a win after three straight losses

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