Ja Morant triumphantly made his comeback from a 25-game ban, displaying his fortitude and skill as he led the Memphis Grizzlies to an exciting 115-113 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Morant finished with an incredible 34-point effort that included eight assists and six rebounds, capping the game with a floater basket at the buzzer.
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Ja Morant triumphantly made his comeback from a 25-game ban, displaying his fortitude and skill as he led the Memphis Grizzlies to an exciting 115-113 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Morant finished with an incredible 34-point effort that included eight assists and six rebounds, capping the game with a floater basket at the buzzer.
Ja Morant: “I’m like a dog”
The Grizzlies had a tough battle after trailing by 19 points at halftime, but Jared Morant’s perseverance changed the game.
“My name is Dog. I worked hard,” Morant stated after the game, perfectly encapsulating his unwavering mentality.
“I love basketball; it’s my life.” soothing to me. Simply said, I’m happy to be back.”
Despite having a sluggish first half, Morant took control of the second, making clutch plays to seal the victory and nailing a big go-ahead floater with 1:20 left.
In order to set up the last play and give Jared Morant the opportunity to shine in a one-on-one with Herbert Jones, coach Taylor Jenkins wisely used a timeout.
Looking back on his path, Morant said, “I’ve been working hard. I’ve got a lot of time to study since I haven’t played a game in eight months. There were many difficult days that I experienced.”
During the game, Morant made his first appearance since April 28, when he was suspended due to events involving guns.
The effect of Morant’s absence was felt, as the Grizzlies struggled to a 6-19 record during his absence.