Cam Spencer receives confident support from Tuomas Iisal
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs by the teeth, 106-105, at the FedExForum on Tuesday to end their four-game losing streak.
Cam Spencer was the unlikely hero for the Grizzlies, scoring the final five points, including the game-winning jumper with less than 40 seconds left.
The Spurs had multiple chances to steal the win, but Jeremy Sochan and De’Aaron Fox missed on the final two possessions.
Spencer finished with a near triple-double of 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. stepped up in the absence of Ja Morantwho was nursing a right calf contusion.
After the game, the Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo Spencer greeted high level of trust.
“I don’t think there are any bad shots for him,” Iisalo said, as quoted by Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal.
Spencer, 25, saw limited action in his rookie career, averaging just 10.5 minutes in 25 games. But this season, with all the injuries plaguing the Grizzlies, the smart point guard has earned more opportunities.
He made the most of them, averaging 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 23.2 minutes. He skillfully replaced Morant, who was on and off the roster. The All-Star guard has now missed 18 games.
With Spencer continuing to play well, along with fellow starters Jalen Wells and Cedric Coward, The Grizzlies could become more inclined to trade Morant before the deadline.
With Iisalo giving Spencer the go-ahead, expect the former Connecticut standout to rack up the numbers in the coming weeks.
The Grizzlies return to action on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns.
2026-01-07 05:34:00
