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.

Officials delayed the start of Monday's game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after a medical emergency occurred courtside as the teams were set for tipoff. Emergency medical personnel quickly rushed to the aid of a man who had fallen ill in a courtside seat.

Monday's game in San Antonio is delayed 45 minutes after a fan seated courtside suffers a medical emergency prior to tip.