SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs just endured another tough night on the court, this time a 140-112 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. This nationally televised game was billed as a redemptive rematch but instead marked the Spurs’ fifth loss in six games, leaving fans frustrated and searching for answers.

Coming back from a 12-point deficit in the second half, the Memphis Grizzlies prevail over the San Antonio Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Mission to find Santi Aldama was in effect ... he was arguably the best Grizzlies defender against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Aldama’s ability to slide his feet helped ...

Santi Aldama scored a career-high 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 140-112 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their largest losing margin of the season even with Ja Morant sidelined by a foot injury.

That’s what Santi Aldama did in Memphis’ 140-112 win on the road against the San Antonio Spurs, posting 29 points and 8 rebounds over 5/12 from deep and a perfect 4/4 at the line.

It took less than a second. Victor Wembanyama, lined up at center court across from the only player in the NBA taller than him per official measur

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanayma’s impact.

Zach Edey drops the hammer, with the Grizzlies center throwing down a monster jam over Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Santi Aldama added ... Spurs 7-foot-3 center Victor Wembanayma often and early. Morant hit a one-handed, fadeaway floater over Wembanyama for the game’s first ...

Aldama and the Grizzlies had a strong third quarter to turn the game into a blowout. Aldama eclipsed his previous career high of 28 points in the fourth quarter. Edey took a shot to the face in the first half and was later ruled out with a nose injury.

The San Antonio Spurs battled back from an early deficit behind Victor Wembanyama's strong defensive outing, but ultimately couldn't finish the job in the first of two straight matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies.

As the Celtics fall in the NBA power rankings, the Bucks are beginning to look like the true championship contenders that they are.