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.

With both teams on the floor, officials delayed the start of Monday's game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after a medical emergency occurred courtside, and emergency medical personnel rushed to the aid of a man who had fallen ill.