By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 23:02 GMT, 27 March 2025 | Updated: 23:02 GMT, 27 March 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss his sixth straight game Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a strained left hamstring.
Morant, who averages 22.3 points, has played in just 43 of the team's 73 games this season.
Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said Morant was injured on March 14 against Cleveland and he's considered day-to-day.
"Last two weeks, he´s made a lot of great progress," Jenkins said. "And he´s working his tail off to get back out there."
The Grizzlies are in the hunt to earn home court in the first round of the playoffs. They entered the night in fifth place in the Western Conference, but just 2 1/2 games behind Houston for second place.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, middle, watches the game against the Utah Jazz in street clothes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, center, reacts from the sideline in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 14, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)