Nov 25, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The Memphis Grizzlies were taken down at home by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, extending their losing streak to four games. The Grizzlies had no answer for NBA MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dropping 41 points and eight assists on 14-25 shooting from the field.
The Grizzlies were led by star guard Ja Morant with 24 points on 8-22 shooting in a losing effort, but the two-time All-Star possibly should have been sidelined.
Morant entered the game with a shoulder injury, which has held him out of Memphis' last two contests, but the star guard powered through and played anyway.
Mar 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins talks with guard Ja Morant (12) during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Following the loss, Morant revealed that he probably should not have suited up on Wednesday night, pushing his limits with the lingering shoulder injury.
When asked if this injury would affect him the rest of the season, he responded, "I don't know." Morant's injuries have become a major issue, and admitting that he only suited up on Wednesday night because it was such a big matchup is quite a concern.
> Ja Morant said he probably should have been out tonight with the shoulder injury. It's not the first time he's fought through it. "Gotta get the win" he said.
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> He said "I don't know" when asked if he will have to deal with it the rest of the season.