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Grizzlies slip to Spurs, 92-82

Mike Conley had 16 points and Courtney Lee added 15 points off the bench but Grizzlies fell to the Spurs on Saturday, 92-82, snapping Memphis' four-game winning streak.

Manu Ginobili added 15 points for San Antonio, which is unbeaten in six home games.

Tim Duncan had 10 points, including a pair of running floaters in the lane in the final 90 seconds to seal the victory, as well as 10 rebounds.

Memphis' only lead came on Tony Allen's 20-foot jumper to open the game.

Neither team had its starting power forward. LaMarcus Aldridge was a late scratch with a sprained left ankle, his first missed game with San Antonio. Memphis' Zach Randolph was in uniform, but did not play in his second straight game due to right knee soreness.

Ginobili returned from a two-game absence to give the Spurs an early spark.

He scored 12 straight points in 3 minutes bridging the first and second quarters. After making three straight 3-pointers, the 38-year-old stepped in front of a pass on the wing to Lee and beat the younger Grizzlies guard down the court for a left-handed layup.

The Grizzlies will take on the Mavericks at home on Tuesday night. The game tips off at 7 p.m. (CT). Fans can catch the action on FOX Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.

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  • Jeff Green left the court early in the third quarter after bumping heads with Allen when both reached for an attempted steal. Green was holding his left temple. Green returned midway through the third quarter and finished with six points and seven rebounds.
  • San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich won his 1,032nd game, moving within 10 victories of tying Rick Adelman for eighth on the career list.
  • Kyle Anderson provided a boost off the bench with Boris Diaw and Patty Mills being held to five points. Anderson was 3-for-5 shooting in scoring eight points.

Next Home Game

Turn the clock back to the 1970's and celebrate Memphis Basketball history on Hardwood Classic Night as the Grizzlies take on the Spurs on Thursday, December 3. Plus, the first 5,000 fans will receive a Memphis Sounds Tacky Holiday Tee presented by First Tennesee Bank. Details.