Ja Morant Impresses NBA Fans in Return from Injury Despite Grizzlies Loss to Rockets

Posted by Admin January 10, 2025 NBA

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Two of the top three teams
in the Western Conference faced off on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets
taking down Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 at FedExForum.

The Grizzlies erased a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to trail by one point with just over one minute remaining, but a jumper from Fred VanVleet pushed the Rockets’ lead to three and ultimately proved to be the difference in the win.

Morant made his return after missing five games due to a shoulder injury, but the star point guard didn’t show many signs of rust.

He scored a team-high 27 points on 9-22 shooting, hitting one of his five attempts from three-point territory. Morant also recorded three assists, three rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes of action.

Fans praised his performance.

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM

Was waiting for this version of Ja Morant tonight. Now the trash talk is going. He’s feeling it.

GrizzbeHooping @GrizzHooping

Ja turning up

ks (24-13) @ks12memphis

this is the most aggressive i have seen Ja Morant play all season. 🔥

Matt Infield @Matt_Infield

Think we’re in for a very entertaining fourth quarter from Ja Morant. He’s been *extremely* aggressive getting to the rim since halftime.
Up to 25 in his first game back in nearly two weeks. Grizzlies trail the Rockets 101-92 going to the final frame.

🐻 @Grizzfan77

This a “Ja Morant save us” game

SNIP3D @SNIP3D_

Ja Morant came back and back at it again🔥 carrying that team

𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙡 @TrellInterlude

Ja Morant is unreal

The Grizzlies struggled with ball security against a tough Rockets defense, committing 19 turnovers while compiling just 20 assists.

For Houston, Alperen Şengün finished with a double-double by scoring 32 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. He also dished out five assists, shooting 12-20 from the field.

The Grizzlies dropped to 24-14 while the Rockets improved to 25-12, as Memphis fell 1.5 games behind the No. 2 spot in the West.