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A medical emergency at the Memphis Grizzlies game Monday night against San Antonio Spurs led to a delay shortly before 7 p.m. 19.00 CT Tipoff.

EMTs came on the floor and gave CPR to a court fan being taken off the floor of a stretcher.

The judges called Grizzlies and Spurs Coaches over to notify them of the delay. Shortly after, both teams went to their respective changing rooms.

Before leaving the floor, hanging grizzlies players and coaches together and said a prayer.

Both teams came back on the floor with about 15 minutes on the shot clock, giving them a chance to warm up before the game.

“Just before the start of tonight’s game, a fan was sitting by sitting the court a medical emergency,” said a grizzlies spokesman. “We send our thoughts and prayers to the person involved and are grateful to the first respondents and medical staff who provided the necessary care. The start of the game began after a delay.”

Grizzlies continued to win the game 128-109 and dedicated their performance to fan.

While Grizzlies -Trainer Taylor Jenkins couldn’t give many details, he added that the tab took “positive steps.” Several Grizzlies players also mentioned how they were grateful that the tab was in order.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lord who suffered a medical problem before the game,” Jenkins said. “We hope for the best.”

Damichael Cole is Memphis Grizzlies Beat the author of the commercial appeal. Contact Damichael on [email protected]. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @damichaelc.