Spurs-Grizzlies Delayed Due to Fan Medical Emergency

The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies are set to face off Monday night for the third time this season

Jan 15, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) battle for a loose ball during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

A delayed start is in the cards for the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum after a fan suffered a medical emergency courtside just a few minutes prior to tipoff.

The fan, according to various reporters in the arena, was taken from the arena bowl on a stretcher after various EMS responders attempted several rounds of CPR. No official update on their status has been made.

Officials say they're going to start re warm-up protocols once this medical emergency is taken care of.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) February 4, 2025

Both the Spurs and Grizzlies left the court and returned to their respective locker rooms, and will begin a re-warm-up process once the court has been cleared. Game officials have adjusted tipoff to around 8:50 p.m. EST.

The Spurs and Grizzlies are set to face off Monday night fresh off a blockbuster trade for San Antonio that paired 27-year-old De'Aaron Fox with Victor Wembanyama. However, Fox will not be playing against the Grizzlies.

Currently two spots outside of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, the Spurs are looking to generate some positive momentum heading into the All-Star Break during their annual Rodeo Road Trip. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are riding a two-game win streak as the West's No. 2 seed.

The #Spurs are looking to tipoff tonight in around 10 minutes (7:50 p.m.) after a medical emergency caused a delayed start.

The fan, sitting courtside, was taken from the arena bowl on a stretcher. No further update at this time.
— Matt Guzman (@mattgzman) February 4, 2025

"It's a good challenge," Spurs veteran Harrison Barnes said during shootaround. "Memphis is a team we've struggled against, but there's a good opportunity tonight to get a win."

More updates will be made to this story as information becomes available.

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