After the game, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gave his firsthand perspective on witnessing the surreal experience. There's no precedent for it, there's no script for it," Jenkins said. "I think everyone in the building was pouring their hearts and hopefully praying for the gentleman.

A medical emergency caused a 45-minute delay during the Grizzlies-Spurs game as a fan sitting courtside suffered a heart attack. Both teams returned to their locker rooms while paramedics attended to the individual.