Ja Morant makes his return against Lakers after missing last game
Chris Haynes: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Ja Morant on Dillon Brooks: “He’s a big-time competitor. A lot of these teams, as much as they don’t like him, they would love to have him on their team with the energy he brings, what he brings to the table, and what he embraces.” pic.twitter.com/Dgo6oDIFWS – 2:00 AM
Ja Morant on Dillon Brooks: “He’s a big-time competitor. A lot of these teams, as much as they don’t like him, they would love to have him on their team with the energy he brings, what he brings to the table, and what he embraces.” pic.twitter.com/Dgo6oDIFWS – 2:00 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Ja Morant on a possible suspension for Dillon Brooks: “With how they treat Dillon, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he is. I felt like he was ejected because of past ejections made in games before. If you look at the play, he was actually reaching for the ball on a crossover.… https://t.co/xGE6vImFl6 pic.twitter.com/d0hPJpTMto – 1:51 AM
Ja Morant on a possible suspension for Dillon Brooks: “With how they treat Dillon, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if he is. I felt like he was ejected because of past ejections made in games before. If you look at the play, he was actually reaching for the ball on a crossover.… https://t.co/xGE6vImFl6 pic.twitter.com/d0hPJpTMto – 1:51 AM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
LeBron James on Ja Morant scoring 22 straight: “That boy’s good.” – 1:46 AM
LeBron James on Ja Morant scoring 22 straight: “That boy’s good.” – 1:46 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant said he didn’t think Dillon Brooks should have been ejected. However, “with how they treat him, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is” suspended for Game 4. – 1:26 AM
Ja Morant said he didn’t think Dillon Brooks should have been ejected. However, “with how they treat him, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is” suspended for Game 4. – 1:26 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
“With how they treat Dillon, I wouldn’t be surprised…” -Ja Morant, on Dillon Brooks possibly being suspended for Game 4. Felt like the play was a reach for the ball, not for…you know – 1:25 AM
“With how they treat Dillon, I wouldn’t be surprised…” -Ja Morant, on Dillon Brooks possibly being suspended for Game 4. Felt like the play was a reach for the ball, not for…you know – 1:25 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Ja Morant on the Grizzlies’ slow start and his strong play toward the end pic.twitter.com/fFsghiIASy – 1:24 AM
Ja Morant on the Grizzlies’ slow start and his strong play toward the end pic.twitter.com/fFsghiIASy – 1:24 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
QUICK COLUMN: Grizzlies got mauled by the Lakers in Game 3 — especially Dillon Brooks — but Ja Morant gave them hope.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 1:13 AM
QUICK COLUMN: Grizzlies got mauled by the Lakers in Game 3 — especially Dillon Brooks — but Ja Morant gave them hope.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 1:13 AM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
Ja Morant tonight:
— 45 PTS
— 13 AST
— 9 REB
— 6-10 3PT
He’s the only player in Grizzlies history with 45+ points in a playoff game. This was his third such outing. pic.twitter.com/vyWUiKrU6z – 1:08 AM
Ja Morant tonight:
— 45 PTS
— 13 AST
— 9 REB
— 6-10 3PT
He’s the only player in Grizzlies history with 45+ points in a playoff game. This was his third such outing. pic.twitter.com/vyWUiKrU6z – 1:08 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was cramping late and felt fine after the game. So crisis averted there. – 1:00 AM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant was cramping late and felt fine after the game. So crisis averted there. – 1:00 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant had a cramp at the end of the game. – 12:58 AM
Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant had a cramp at the end of the game. – 12:58 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant finished two points shy of a playoff career high with 45 points, but that was about the only good thing from a Game 3 loss against the Lakers. Dillon Brooks was ejected and JJJ dealt with foul trouble. Game 4 Monday.
Three quick takeaways:
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:52 AM
Ja Morant finished two points shy of a playoff career high with 45 points, but that was about the only good thing from a Game 3 loss against the Lakers. Dillon Brooks was ejected and JJJ dealt with foul trouble. Game 4 Monday.
Three quick takeaways:
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:52 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Lakers (-4) go wire-to-wire to run our 5% streak at @WagerTalk to 9-1 with a 111-101 win over the Grizzlies. Ja Morant finished with 45 points and made it interesting late, but L.A. led by as many as 29 points. Congrats to all on board. – 12:48 AM
Lakers (-4) go wire-to-wire to run our 5% streak at @WagerTalk to 9-1 with a 111-101 win over the Grizzlies. Ja Morant finished with 45 points and made it interesting late, but L.A. led by as many as 29 points. Congrats to all on board. – 12:48 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Ja Morant was unreal with 45 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds for Memphis. But he looked to be favoring his left calf at end of the game. – 12:48 AM
Ja Morant was unreal with 45 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds for Memphis. But he looked to be favoring his left calf at end of the game. – 12:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers win Game 3, 111-101, over Memphis to take a 2-1 lead. AD 31p 17r 3b 2s; LeBron 25p 9r 5a; D-Lo 17p 7a; Rui 16p 5r; Reaves 13p 6r. Ja Morant was incredible in his return, scoring 45p with 13a and 9r. Game 4 is Monday in L.A. – 12:47 AM
The Lakers win Game 3, 111-101, over Memphis to take a 2-1 lead. AD 31p 17r 3b 2s; LeBron 25p 9r 5a; D-Lo 17p 7a; Rui 16p 5r; Reaves 13p 6r. Ja Morant was incredible in his return, scoring 45p with 13a and 9r. Game 4 is Monday in L.A. – 12:47 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Got to watch how Ja Morant plays now. He’s got to be building confidence. – 12:46 AM
Got to watch how Ja Morant plays now. He’s got to be building confidence. – 12:46 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Ja Morant is the first player in NBA history with at least 45 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds and 50% FG in a playoff game. – 12:46 AM
Ja Morant is the first player in NBA history with at least 45 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds and 50% FG in a playoff game. – 12:46 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Ja Morant is the only Grizzlies player with a 45-point playoff game in franchise history.
He already has 3. pic.twitter.com/QdYJNQS3SM – 12:46 AM
Ja Morant is the only Grizzlies player with a 45-point playoff game in franchise history.
He already has 3. pic.twitter.com/QdYJNQS3SM – 12:46 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Ja Morant appeared to tweak his leg on that last dunk. He collapsed momentarily and is walking it off gingerly. – 12:44 AM
Ja Morant appeared to tweak his leg on that last dunk. He collapsed momentarily and is walking it off gingerly. – 12:44 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ja Morant is down on the other end following the dunk. Not sure if it’s a cramp or something else. He’s walking it off – 12:44 AM
Ja Morant is down on the other end following the dunk. Not sure if it’s a cramp or something else. He’s walking it off – 12:44 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Two defenders in the landing space and Ja Morant doesn’t get the call.
But if would have sprained his ankle… nvm – 12:44 AM
Two defenders in the landing space and Ja Morant doesn’t get the call.
But if would have sprained his ankle… nvm – 12:44 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Regardless of the result of this game. The Grizzlies have to like how Ja Morant is looking tonight moving forward in the series. – 12:41 AM
Regardless of the result of this game. The Grizzlies have to like how Ja Morant is looking tonight moving forward in the series. – 12:41 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Ja Morant has scored the last 22 points for the Grizzlies. Wow. – 12:38 AM
Ja Morant has scored the last 22 points for the Grizzlies. Wow. – 12:38 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ja Morant shot just 30.7% from 3 this season (32.1% career), but he’s now 4 for 6 tonight, and 6 for 9 in this series after hitting consecutive triples to trim LAL’s lead to 14 at 94-80. – 12:28 AM
Ja Morant shot just 30.7% from 3 this season (32.1% career), but he’s now 4 for 6 tonight, and 6 for 9 in this series after hitting consecutive triples to trim LAL’s lead to 14 at 94-80. – 12:28 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The lead was once 29, but it’s a 16 point halftime spread, 53-37. Good news for Memphis: Ja Morant looks like himself. Hitting jumpers, attacking. 16-5-4. AD with 11-12 – 11:14 PM
The lead was once 29, but it’s a 16 point halftime spread, 53-37. Good news for Memphis: Ja Morant looks like himself. Hitting jumpers, attacking. 16-5-4. AD with 11-12 – 11:14 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Halftime:
Lakers 53 Grizzlies 37
Memphis trimmed the deficit by 10 points in between quarters. Ja Morant has 16 points and five assists.
Lakers holding Memphis to 13-50 (26% shooting). – 11:13 PM
Halftime:
Lakers 53 Grizzlies 37
Memphis trimmed the deficit by 10 points in between quarters. Ja Morant has 16 points and five assists.
Lakers holding Memphis to 13-50 (26% shooting). – 11:13 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Kind of astounding that Dillon Brooks has three more FG attempts than…
Ja Morant
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Jaren Jackson Jr. – 11:10 PM
Kind of astounding that Dillon Brooks has three more FG attempts than…
Ja Morant
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Jaren Jackson Jr. – 11:10 PM
Jason Walker @JasonWalkerNBA
If this lead holds, Ja Morant has to be thrilled that 100 percent of the blame will rest at the feet of Dillon Brooks. Ja will get credit for playing through injury, no matter the result. House money for him tonight. – 10:45 PM
If this lead holds, Ja Morant has to be thrilled that 100 percent of the blame will rest at the feet of Dillon Brooks. Ja will get credit for playing through injury, no matter the result. House money for him tonight. – 10:45 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ja Morant to start vs. Lakers in critical Game 3 for Grizzlies nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/22/ja-… – 9:32 PM
Ja Morant to start vs. Lakers in critical Game 3 for Grizzlies nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/22/ja-… – 9:32 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up with a wrap on his right hand before Game 3 vs. Lakers pic.twitter.com/dSqC5caQKe – 9:23 PM
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant warms up with a wrap on his right hand before Game 3 vs. Lakers pic.twitter.com/dSqC5caQKe – 9:23 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Grizzlies-Lakers series update from @FDSportsbook with Memphis star Ja Morant (hand) being cleared to play in Game 3 tonight: pic.twitter.com/VsDnNSyS8A – 9:16 PM
Grizzlies-Lakers series update from @FDSportsbook with Memphis star Ja Morant (hand) being cleared to play in Game 3 tonight: pic.twitter.com/VsDnNSyS8A – 9:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
If I’m the Lakers, I’m glad Ja Morant is back in the mix. I’d much rather beat this Grizzlies team with their star, so there are no excuses (even know they are w/o Adams and Clarke).
Tonight will be interesting for sure! – 9:08 PM
If I’m the Lakers, I’m glad Ja Morant is back in the mix. I’d much rather beat this Grizzlies team with their star, so there are no excuses (even know they are w/o Adams and Clarke).
Tonight will be interesting for sure! – 9:08 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
🚨 Ja Morant will start Game 3 tonight vs. the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/vSVCtyr2jh – 9:07 PM
🚨 Ja Morant will start Game 3 tonight vs. the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/vSVCtyr2jh – 9:07 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ja Morant will play in tonight’s Game 3 against the Lakers, the Grizz announce – 9:06 PM
Ja Morant will play in tonight’s Game 3 against the Lakers, the Grizz announce – 9:06 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Grizzlies say that Ja Morant will start in Game 3 tonight vs the Lakers – 9:04 PM
Grizzlies say that Ja Morant will start in Game 3 tonight vs the Lakers – 9:04 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. – 9:03 PM
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. – 9:03 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant is active. The Grizzlies are getting their star point guard back for Game 3 vs the Lakers. Big news. We’ll see how the hand holds up throughout the game. – 9:03 PM
Ja Morant is active. The Grizzlies are getting their star point guard back for Game 3 vs the Lakers. Big news. We’ll see how the hand holds up throughout the game. – 9:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is available to return in Game 3 vs. Lakers. – 9:03 PM
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is available to return in Game 3 vs. Lakers. – 9:03 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
No hints from Taylor Jenkins, who repeats that Ja Morant will be a game-time decision. – 8:39 PM
No hints from Taylor Jenkins, who repeats that Ja Morant will be a game-time decision. – 8:39 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Taylor Jenkins: Ja Morant remains a game-time decision.
How was shootaround? “Good.” – 8:35 PM
Taylor Jenkins: Ja Morant remains a game-time decision.
How was shootaround? “Good.” – 8:35 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Ja Morant remains a gametime decision, per Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. – 8:35 PM
Ja Morant remains a gametime decision, per Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins. – 8:35 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant will be a game-time decision for Game 3. Jenkins described Morant’s individual workout as “good.” – 8:35 PM
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Ja Morant will be a game-time decision for Game 3. Jenkins described Morant’s individual workout as “good.” – 8:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ja Morant remains a “game-time decision,” via Taylor Jenkins. No update just yet. – 8:35 PM
Ja Morant remains a “game-time decision,” via Taylor Jenkins. No update just yet. – 8:35 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Looks like Ja Morant is getting closer and closer. pic.twitter.com/m5qOceR645 – 2:20 PM
Looks like Ja Morant is getting closer and closer. pic.twitter.com/m5qOceR645 – 2:20 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
A closer look at the wrap on the hand of Ja Morant, who is participating in shooting contests at the end of shootaround: pic.twitter.com/ZwPh0FTlYy – 2:20 PM
A closer look at the wrap on the hand of Ja Morant, who is participating in shooting contests at the end of shootaround: pic.twitter.com/ZwPh0FTlYy – 2:20 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant shooting with the right hand today at shootaround. pic.twitter.com/6XcjYbJd6k – 2:18 PM
Ja Morant shooting with the right hand today at shootaround. pic.twitter.com/6XcjYbJd6k – 2:18 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
K sports fans, Ja Morant is on the floor with the Grizzlies for shootaround. Right hand still wrapped, still a game time decision against Lakers tonight. But he’s catching and shooting right in front of us. – 2:17 PM
K sports fans, Ja Morant is on the floor with the Grizzlies for shootaround. Right hand still wrapped, still a game time decision against Lakers tonight. But he’s catching and shooting right in front of us. – 2:17 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant (game-time decision) had a pretty substantial wrap on his sore right hand at shootaround. pic.twitter.com/xRj5KUTli4 – 2:15 PM
Ja Morant (game-time decision) had a pretty substantial wrap on his sore right hand at shootaround. pic.twitter.com/xRj5KUTli4 – 2:15 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
It’s Game 3 roundtable time:
@DamichaelC and I riffed on some of the bigger storylines as Grizzlies-Lakers series hits Hollywood.
What was Dillon Brooks thinking? What happens if Ja Morant plays? What if he doesn’t? Are you ready for AD vs X round 3?
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 9:00 AM
It’s Game 3 roundtable time:
@DamichaelC and I riffed on some of the bigger storylines as Grizzlies-Lakers series hits Hollywood.
What was Dillon Brooks thinking? What happens if Ja Morant plays? What if he doesn’t? Are you ready for AD vs X round 3?
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 9:00 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We could have a star missing in all four games tomorrow:
Nets-Sixers: Joel Embiid
Clippers-Suns: Kawhi Leonard
Bucks-Heat: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Lakers-Grizzlies: Ja Morant – 9:19 PM
We could have a star missing in all four games tomorrow:
Nets-Sixers: Joel Embiid
Clippers-Suns: Kawhi Leonard
Bucks-Heat: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Lakers-Grizzlies: Ja Morant – 9:19 PM
More on this storyline
Mark Medina: Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on if he fears Dillon Brooks will get suspended in Game 4: “With how they treat Dillon, I wouldn’t be surprised.” Ja contended that Brooks was reaching for the basketball and didn’t intentionally try to hit LeBron in the groin. -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / April 23, 2023
Jovan Buha: Final: Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101 LA takes a 2-1 series lead. AD had 31 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks. LeBron had 25 points and 9 rebounds. A special performance from Ja Morant in his return (22 straight in the 4th, finished with 45/9/13). Up next: Game 4 on Mon. -via Twitter @jovanbuha / April 23, 2023
Vincent Goodwill: 111-101 Lakers win. Take a 2-1 lead with Game 4 Monday. AD with 31-17. LeBron 25-9-5. Ja with 45-13-9. Question is, will Dillon Brooks be available for Game 4 -via Twitter @VinceGoodwill / April 23, 2023