Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a highlight dunk in his injury return.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned from a brief one-game injury absence on Friday. Playing in Monday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Morant was sidelined for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Listed probable for Friday, Morant was cleared to play ahead of the 5:00 PM EST tip-off.
It was a left knee contusion that held Morant out of Wednesday’s game, which is a different injury than the one that sidelined him for eight games earlier this month. Looking healthy in his return, Morant threw down an incredible alley-oop dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans.One of the most athletic point guards of all-time, Morant is a walking highlight reel. A legitimate lob threat at just 6-foot-2, Morant is unlike anyone else his size in the NBA right now.
The Grizzlies are looking for their 13th win on Friday against New Orleans, having entered play 12-7 on the season.Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: [email protected] Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation.
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