The host San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, 97 - 90. The Spurs (55 - 16) look poised for a second straight 60 - win season as they continue to roll as the season draws to a close. San Antonio remains two games back from first place in the Western Conference, but still has plenty of time to overtake Golden State for the league's top record. On Thursday, All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge found his groove and helped lead the Spurs offense past the tough grit - and - grind Grizzlies. Aldridge led the team with 23 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting. Superstar Kawhi Leonard had a bit of an off night despite still pouring in 19 points. Leonard shot under 50 percent from the field and went a sub - par 4 - of - 7 from the free - throw line. Memphis (40 - 32) has now dropped two straight after a four - game win streak earlier in the month. The Grizzlies have fallen to seventh place in the Western Conference, allowing themselves to be eclipsed by the Thunder for sixth. Memphis struggled against the Spurs' top - ranked defense, shooting just 43 percent from the field on the night. Only two Grizzlies scored in double digits, with only Mike Conley eclipsing 20 points. Conley scored 22, while All-Star center Marc Gasol added 13 points and 10 rebounds. San Antonio will host the Knicks on Saturday, while the Grizzlies visit Golden State on Sunday.
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