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.

The San Antonio Spurs are much improved from last season, but have hit a rough stretch recently. After losing to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, the Spur

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.

• Including Wednesday's 129-115 victory at the Frost Bank Center, Memphis has won 14 of the past 15 meetings against the Spurs. The Grizzlies have won 10 in a row in San Antonio, with their most recent loss in the Alamo City coming Jan. 5, 2019.

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.

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.

The San Antonio Spurs are making waves in the NBA with standout performances from Chris Paul and Devin Vassell. This episode explores the Spurs' strategic adjustments, including their defensive prowess and the impact of returning to their original starting lineup,

The Miami Heat, still in the middle of a Jimmy Butler controversy, are set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon.