San Antonio (5-7), in its first overtime game of the young season, succumbed to a five-for-five start by Memphis (8-4) in the extra frame despite nearly converting a miraculous comeback. The Spurs repelled an early 14-point deficit, and nipped at the Grizzlies’ heels throughout the bulk of the final four quarters.
An entertaining back-and-forth first half gave way to a more animated and competitive contest in the second half, which saw the Grizzlies use a 12-0 run to claim a lead they held for much of the third period. A late surge led by Josh Richardson put the hosts in the lead and the teams again went back-and-forth in the final frame with playoff-level execution on both sides resulting in a 112-112 tie ending regulation.