Kawhi Leonard was a late scratch for the Spurs as Coach Pop decided to not risk aggravating the thigh contusion he had suffered against the Thunder by challenging the Grizzlies’ physical defense. Pau Gasol was also missing, out with a broken finger and not expected to return until after the all star break.
Jonathon Simmons and Dewayne Dedmon started in their places tonight, but neither of them were able to have much of an impact on the game. But you really can’t blame them for the loss, because just about everyone wearing Silver and Black had a dismal performance, and the awful night was capped by the Spurs scoring just nine points in the final quarter, as the Grizzlies won easily.