DeRozan leads Spurs past Grizzlies as Morant has 44 points
Morant -- the reigning rookie of the year -- had 34 of his career-high 44 points in the second half. LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 points for San Antonio, while Lonnie Walker IV and Keldon Johnson had 16 each, part of seven Spurs finishing in double figures. Dillon Brooks scored 16 for the Grizzlies, while Jonas Valanciunas added 15 points and 13 rebounds. The stingy defense and much better shooting by the Spurs helped San Antonio to a 66-53 lead at the break. UP NEXTSpurs: San Antonio has its home opener Saturday against the Toronto Raptors.