LeBron James and NBA goes gaga over Ja Morant’s epic game winning performance forcing Golden State Warriors out of playoffs
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The NBA play-in tournament was at its peak as Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors. Both the team went into a do or die game and finished it in the most dramatic way. As the game went into an overtime, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies’ guard took over in the dying moments sending the Dubs nation home. As the Memphis Grizzlies crushed Golden State Warriors’ dreams, Ja Morant hlepd his team clinch 8th position in the West. After spending two seasons with Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant finally took the team where they belong. As the dramatic game wrapped up, NBA players including LeBron James reacted to Ja Morant’s epic spin moves.
It wasn’t an easy game for either of the sides. Stephen Curry did not wish to go home early and went to drops some huge bombs beyond the arc. He scored 39-points coming 47 minutes off the bench. Draymond Green scored a triple double going for 11-points, 10 assists and 16 rebounds in 45 minutes. While Jordan Poole and Andre Wiggins lined up some crucial mid-way jumpers. Ja Morant was unstoppable going for 35-points. While Dillion Brooks, Desmond Bane, Grayson Allen and Jaren Jackson were in double figures. Putting huge influential numbers, Ja Morant drew huge attention towards his game.
Ja Morant attracts attention washing away Golden State Warrior’s dream
It was very evident from the first play-in match that Memphis wanted more. So, tonight, they came pretty hard forcing the Warriors to wrap up their season. Ja Morant’s special performance was an eye candy for the spectators. His game was appreciated a lot by fellow players. LeBron James stood up to shower applauds to the 20-YO. But fans on Twitter had no qualms about five more minutes of such an exciting game. They expected a point guard to win the game, but little did they know that it would be the one from Memphis. Players from across the league also tweeted about the game and praised Morant and the Grizzlies.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have cemented their stance in playoffs getting 8th seeded. As the Warriors desperately equaled scores by end of regulation, the overtime was dominated by Memphis. Ja Morant’s exquisite finish at the end was one of the best spin moves of the night. Ja Morant and squad finished the night with 117-112 waiting ahead of their playoff games.
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