All rights reserved)Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)SAN ANTONIO – Ja Morant had 19 points and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 129-112 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.
The teams remain in San Antonio for the finale of a two-game set Monday.
Spurs guard Derrick White had 18 points in his return from a 14-game absence due to a toe injury.
After San Antonio pulled within six with seven minutes left, Melton drained a 3-footer to extend the lead to 109-100.
Playing without injured forwards Jaren Jackson and Justice Winslow, the Grizzlies still outscored the Spurs 56-42 in the paint.