Spurs withstand early storm by Memphis, win Game 3 132-116. (3-0)

The Grizzlies came out hot, thirsting for a victory to climb out of an 0-2 hole, but it was not to be, as the Spurs got a 30-piece from Trey Burke, who hit a new career-high 10 shots from 3PT territory (his previous being 8). The Spurs led by 10 after the 1st Quarter, then by 20 at halftime. The Grizzlies tried to come back, but San Antonio controlled the lead until the final buzzer.

For what it's worth, Ja Morant had a much better game with 32 points & 11 assists. Steven Adams had 20 points, 12 rebounds with 3 steals. Jarren Jackson, Jr had 16 points with 3 blocks, but Dillon Brooks shot 5-14 and just 1-5 from 3PT range.

Not far behind Burke was Buddy Hield, who hit 8 threes for 28 points with 3 steals. Brandon Ingram had a solid 21 points with Fred VanVleet's 16 helping maintain the lead. Dejounte Murray had 7 assists, with Drummond scooping up 19 rebounds with 3 blocks.

Memphis now finds themselves in a 0-3 hole, unable to stop San Antonio's perimeter firestorm. The Spurs hit 26 from downtown this time, leading by as many as 23 points, spoiling a nine-turnovers game by Memphis.

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