Ja Morant electrified the court Wednesday night in San Antonio with an incredible one-handed dunk over Victor Wembanyama that sent shockwaves through the arena—even though it didn’t officially count.
The Memphis Grizzlies guard drove down the wing late in the fourth quarter of their game against the Spurs and drew a foul near the 3-point line. Despite the whistle, Morant continued his drive to the basket and soared past the towering 7-foot-3 Wembanyama for a thunderous dunk that brought his teammates on the bench to their feet.
Unfortunately for highlight reels, the play was ruled dead before the dunk, sparing Wembanyama from having it etched into official NBA records. However, the moment still captivated fans and cemented itself as one of the most memorable near-dunks of the season.
Game Summary
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | Grizzlies | 21 | 4 | 12 | Memphis wins 129-115 |
| Victor Wembanyama | Spurs | 13 | 12 | 3 | Spurs lose 4 of last 5 games |
| Desmond Bane | Grizzlies | 21 | 6 | 4 | |
| Santi Aldama | Grizzlies | 20 | 10 | 2 | |
| Stephon Castle | Spurs | 26 | 5 | 2 | |
| Devin Vassell | Spurs | 21 | 3 | 4 |
The Grizzlies’ victory marked their ninth straight win over the Spurs, boosting their record to 26-15 for the season. Santi Aldama delivered a stellar performance off the bench with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Desmond Bane matched Morant’s 21 points.
The Spurs, now 19-20, struggled despite a 26-point effort from rookie Stephon Castle and 21 points from Devin Vassell. Wembanyama added 13 points and 12 rebounds but couldn’t lead his team to victory.
What’s Next?
The two teams will face off again on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. With both squads looking to make adjustments, fans can expect another thrilling matchup. And for Morant, perhaps another highlight-worthy moment—this time before the whistle.
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