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After winning six consecutive games, the Memphis Grizzlies fell back down to Earth with a crushing 143-106 loss against the New York Knicks. In a much-needed bounce-back attempt, the Grizzlies will host the red-hot Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Ja Morant is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable for the Grizzlies with shoulder soreness. Morant had previously missed time this year due to a shoulder injury, as well as more games with various other ailments.
After playing just nine games in the 2023-24 season, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was counted out by many. Coming back from a lengthy suspension and multiple injuries, Morant has been getting back to his old self this season to help the Grizzlies win 31 of their first 46 games.
George was called for a travel, which is a turnover, but still didn't want to give the ball up. As he started walking up the court Scottiy Pippen Jr. tried to take the ball, but George wouldn't let him. Then Ja Morant came in from behind and slapped the ball away.
Ja Morant is dealing with an illness ahead of the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans on Friday night.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's availability is in question ahead of Monday's MLK Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves (1:30 p.m. CT, TNT). He is listed as questionable on Sunday's injury report due to right foot soreness. Morant missed Friday ...
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Memphis leads the NBA in scoring at 123.3 ppg, but barely hit the century mark. The Grizzlies also looked inept under pressure, racking up a season-high 26 turnovers that led to 36 Knicks points.
Morant and LeBron are in for big scoring days, as Morant has had offensive success this year against Houston and James wlll be without Davis.