Morant supplied 16 points (5-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds and nine assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 116-108 win over Minnesota.
Morant missed all seven of his shots from beyond the arc and has connected on just one of his last 17 threes over his last five appearances. Despite the three-point struggles, the star point guard continues to produce and is averaging 26.7 points, 6.7 assists and 6.5 rebounds in 32.5 minutes during the Grizzlies' current 11-game winning streak.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Powers team to 10th straight W
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Morant contributed 29 points (11-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 116-108 victory over the Warriors.
The Grizzlies ripped off their 10th straight victory, with Morant leading the way and ultimately sealing the win with a driving, and-one layup late in the fourth quarter. During the winning streak, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week is averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 threes while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor.
Morant (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Morant sat out Saturday's game against the Clippers due to left thigh soreness, but he'll be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. He's averaged 31.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 32.5 minutes per game across his last six appearances.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: May play Sunday
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Morant (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Morant missed Saturday's matchup with the Clippers due to left thigh soreness, and his availability is up in the air for the second half of the back-to-back set Sunday. Tyus Jones figures to receive another start at the point should Morant be unable to play.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Officially out Saturday
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Morant (thigh) is out Saturday against the Clippers.
Morant was considered doubtful ahead of Saturday's matchup due to left thigh soreness, and he'll officially sit out against the Clippers. More minutes should be available for Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Morant (thigh) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Morant is dealing with left thigh soreness following Thursday's win over the Pistons and will likely be forced to sit out against the Clippers. If he's ultimately unavailable, Tyus Jones and De'Anthony Melton should see additional playing time.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Paces Memphis in blowout
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Morant chipped in 22 points (10-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-88 win over the Pistons.
Morant's 22-9-6 line is all the more impressive considering he needed to play only 25 minutes in the lopsided victory. The superstar point guard has been on a scoring binge of late, as his 22 points Thursday was actually his lowest output since Dec. 26. Over his past six contests, Morant is averaging 31.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 26 to lead Grizz to victory
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Morant recorded 26 points (9-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 victory over Cleveland.
Morant continues to look like one of the best guards in the entire league, as he had yet another big performance to lead the Grizzlies to their sixth straight victory. Six of Morant's 26 points came in the final 30 seconds of the game, including a difficult go-ahead lay-in with 29.9 remaining. Prior to Tuesday, Morant had scored 33, 41, 30 and 36 points, respectively, over his previous four games.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Leads Memphis to victory
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Morant ended Monday's 118-104 win over the Nets with 36 points (14-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes.
Morant put up a game-high 36 points on the night, scoring 30 or more points in his fourth straight contest. The Murray State product averaged 26.5 points, 6.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds through six games in December and is off to a strong start to the new calendar year.
