Desmond Bane shared what makes the Grizzlies work without Ja Morant and why fans saw some surprise dunks in a win over the Spurs.

Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bane, a shooting guard, has filled in admirably at point guard in place of Morant, who missed his 18th game of the season Friday at San Antonio with a sore right foot.

The NBA's leader in pace steamrolled slumping San Antonio in the second half Friday to send it to its fifth loss in the last six games.

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.

The Memphis Grizzlies (27-15) defeated the San Antonio Spurs (19-21), 140-112, Friday at Frost Bank Center in the final game of their two-game set. Memphis finished their four- game road trip 3-1. Santi Aldama scored a career-high 29 points and eight rebounds off the bench to lead the Grizzlies,

Desmond Bane added 22 points and 14 assists ... Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Edey (14) dunks against San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday ...

The Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 40-22 in the third quarter Friday, closing the period on an 18-2 run. Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here .

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The Spurs will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will host the Memphis Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center.

Bet on Desmond Bane's Over with his points prop being the pick to target as the Memphis Grizzlies visit the San Antonio Spurs.

Desmond Bane added 22 points and 14 assists ... Kennard was 7 for 13 on 3-pointers in the two games against San Antonio. Spurs: Chris Paul missed a free throw for the second time this season ...

Santi Aldama scored a career-high 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 140-112 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their largest losing margin of the season even with Ja Morant sidelined by a foot injury.