Ja Morant became the first man to successfully scale Mount Wembanyama … albeit without it counting on the scoresheet.

Victor Wembanyama may be the single most imposing rim protector in NBA history. He's only in his second season, but his combination of elite athleticism for his size, stellar shot-blocking instincts and absurd eight-foot wingspan makes him a nearly impenetrable obstacle for drivers at the basket.

The Grizzlies were led by star point guard Ja Morant, who posted a strong double-double with 21 points and 12 assists, shooting an efficient 9-13 from the field. Morant posted a team-high +22, being a true difference-maker in the competitive divisional matchup.

Ja Morant and his Memphis Grizzlies rolled into San Antonio on Wednesday night with redemption on their mind. After a hard-fought 120-118 loss to the Rockets the previous night, the Grizzlies wanted to get the sour taste of defeat out of their mouth as soon as possible. Taking on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, Morant embodied that mindset.

Ja Morant may have had the dunk of the year after posterizing Victor Wembanyama, but the Grizzlies star's epic highlight did not count.

Ja Morant had 21 points and 12 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

The Grizzlies went on to win the game 129-115, with Morant and Desmond Bane leading Memphis, scoring 21 points apiece. Meanwhile, Wembanyama had 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 blocks in the game as he continues his run towards the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey were among several players discussing how the Grizzlies have to adapt against playoff contenders.

On Monday night, the Memphis Grizzlies will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets. For the game, they could be without their best player, as Ja Morant has be