The Memphis Grizzlies took on the perfect workforce within the NBA on Friday night time.
Sadly for them, they didn’t beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, however Ja Morant flexed his muscle mass in an enormous means.
Hoop Central praised Morant, who scored 44 factors, eight rebounds, and 7 assists in the course of the recreation.
He was nice everywhere in the court docket and shot 17-of-22 from the sphere.
Following the loss, lots of people posted their opinions on-line.
They beloved what they noticed from Morant, even when he couldn’t safe a win for his squad.
JA MORANT TONIGHT:
44 POINTS
8 REBOUNDS
7 ASSISTS
17/22 FGM pic.twitter.com/cjJeNNs8nF— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 15, 2025
Lots of people known as his efficiency “monstrous” and “loopy.”
Morant bested all different scorers along with his 44, nevertheless it nonetheless wasn’t sufficient.
Morant has been restricted this 12 months due to accidents and has solely performed in 43 video games.
However throughout that point, he has averaged 22.3 factors, 4.1 rebounds, and seven.4 assists, which is a smidge down from final season however nonetheless spectacular and impactful.
Monstrous recreation
— Joel Neris (@joelithic) March 15, 2025
Solely 5 Missed photographs is so loopy man
— Nando 🍀 (@nando17celtics) March 15, 2025
Though there was numerous reward for Morant, most individuals commented on the truth that the Grizzlies nonetheless misplaced.
Some individuals embellished and mentioned they misplaced by 20 (they really misplaced by 9) nevertheless it was nonetheless disappointing to see Morant play so nicely and never earn a victory.
And nonetheless dropping by 20
— j. (@BronGotIt) March 15, 2025
AND THE L 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— O.Z. !🏀 ❤️🩹 🏀 (@Hated_ThanLoved) March 15, 2025
The Grizzlies are the fourth seed within the West and have a 42-25 file.
There have been stories of them resting Morant loads so he’s in good condition for the upcoming playoffs.
If he’s wholesome and taking part in like this in the course of the postseason, the Grizzlies may shock lots of people and go far.
He might not have gained on Friday, however Morant despatched a stark reminder to the remainder of the league.
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