On Wednesday night, the San Antonio Spurs allowed the Memphis Grizzlies to drop 78 points in the second half, losing 126-115. While Devin Vassell bounced back after a couple of slow games and Stephon Castle set a career-high with 26 points, Victor Wembanyama, as usual, dominated the post-game storylines.

Memphis faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Friday. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

When Wembanyama is on the court, the Spurs have a top-six defense in the league, despite having some players opponents clearly target. When he is off the court, that rapidly falls to the 24th-ranked defense (overall that leaves the Spurs 12th in the league defensively, in the middle of the pack).

The Memphis Grizzlies found a groove and looked explosive in their Wednesday night win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Ja Morant, Desmond Bane,, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. 19 all scored 19 or more for Memphis, while neutralizing Spurs center Victor Wembanayma’s impact.

Not long ago, Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant told the media he was done dunking the ball and was focused on staying healthy. So much for that. Up 122-111 over the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter,

The Spurs' losing streak extends to four with a 129-115 defeat to the Grizzlies at Frost Bank Center.Memphis Grizzlies (25-15, third in the Western Conference)

The NBA is an ever-evolving league, and Victor Wembanyama is dragging it kicking and screaming into the next era.

Victor Wembanyama has already established himself as one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season.

As the game has opened up, it’s been easier for younger players to make more of an impact defensively. And Wemby is ahead of the pack.

Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane scored 21 points, Santi Aldama

The Memphis Grizzlies squared off against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a crucial Western Conference showdown at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday.