The Memphis Grizzlies have won just one game in this series so far, despite being the higher-seeded team. Even though Ja Morant has averaged 27.3 points, 7.3 assists, and 6.3 rebounds in the three games he’s played, the only game the Grizzlies won has been without him. However, Ja is looking to change that narrative tonight. The high-flying guard is making sure that the #2 seed makes it past round 1 at least.
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So far in the game, Morant has 25 points, 6 rebounds, a steal, and an assist. He’s been incredible on the offensive end, as well as the defensive end. We just saw him take a charge against Jarred Vanderbilt.
Ja Morant was once again a whole entertainer, making spectacular plays over LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Ja Morant rose over LeBron James and Anthony Davis in 2nd quarter
Everyone knows how explosive of a player Ja Morant is. Even though he is suffering from a knee injury, that doesn’t stop him from going full speed against the best of the best. Last game, Ja tried jumping over LeBron for a bucket. He failed and was assessed a charge.
Tonight he corrected his mistake and made sure he got enough elevation over the King. Tyus Jones gave the alley-oop pass, and Ja rose over Bron to tip the ball in the basket.
Not only did Ja score over the 6ft 9″ LeBron James, but he also did the same to his 6ft 10″ teammate Anthony Davis. After Desmond Bane missed a three, Ja got one of his two offensive rebounds, and rose over AD for the putback dunk.
This putback dunk put the Grizzlies up 11. Since then the Lakers fought back and cut the lead to 1, before the Grizzlies extended it back to 18 to end the 3rd quarter.
Absolutely incredible. It will never cease to amaze how a 6ft 2″ guard has a bounce like that.
