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“Ja Morant is only 22-years-old and is already the best player in Grizzlies history”: NBA Twitter lauds the 6-foot-3 guard for recording the most 40-point games in franchise history

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedDec 30, 2021

"Ja Morant's MVP level performances are making Draymond Green's prediction look good!?": Grizzlies point guard's 41-point night in the win against the Spurs makes it his 4th-straight 30 point game

Recording 41 points in the Grizzlies 104-99 win over the Lakers, Ja Morant puts up his 3^rd 40-point game, the most in franchise history.

Ja Morant has been one of the most energetic players in the league ever since he set foot on the hardwood. After winning the Rookie of the Year honors in his first-ever campaign, the electric guard improved his numbers and even led the Grizzlies to their first postseason appearance since the 2016-2017 season. And this season too, Morant has elevated his game to a different level altogether, eyeing to make his debut All-Star selection.

Playing his 5^th game returning back from COVID health and safety protocols, Morant was absolutely sensational in Memphis’ 104-99 win over LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers. In the 35:41 minutes of playing time Ja witnessed, the 6-foot-3 guard stuffed the stat sheet with 41 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks on an efficient 48.1/85.7/75 shooting split.

And when asked about his performance, the highflyer said:

“I like being in those pressure situations, I like taking on that challenge. It was a big-time win for us against a great team.”

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Morant’s Wednesday night’s performance was his 2^nd 40-point game of the 2021-2022 season. Recording the 3^rd 40-point game of his young career, Ja has already surpassed Mike Miller and Pau Gasol as the most 40-point games in franchise history.

NBA Twitter reacts as Ja Morant sets an incredible franchise record

As soon as this stat went viral, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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The 2020 ROTY has been averaging 24.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game this season. At the rate at which he is playing, he will not only clinch an All-Star berth but will also make the All-NBA team.

As for the Grizzlies, they have now won 3 games in a row, and 7 out of their last 10. With an impressive 22-14 record, Taylor Jenkins’ boys are comfortably placed 4th in the Western Conference.

About the author

Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,350+ articles.