Incredibly BAD NEWS emerges from Grizzlies locker room about Ja Morant’s injury

Ja Morant gives terrible update on his hand injury after dangerous fall in defeat against Los Angeles Lakers.

Incredibly BAD NEWS emerges from Grizzlies locker room about Ja Morant’s injury

Ja Morant injured in game against LA Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant sustained a painful injury after a terrible fall following a collision with Anthony Davis in Game 1 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Morant, who had already scored 18 points, 2 assists, and 6 rebounds, exited the game with 5:48 left in the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies crumbled without their star, eventually losing 128-112.

Morant, who had injured his right hand earlier this season, used it to break a scary fall after a collision with Davis. He immediately left the court and ran to the locker room. Morant came back court-side after some time but didn’t enter the game.

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After the game, Memphis head coach Taylor Jenkins informed the press that the x-rays result on Morant’s hand were negative, indicating no fracture. Per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Grizzlies “could not even use his right hand to undo a balled-up pair of socks.”

Morant also didn’t appear to be his usual cheerful self and expressed doubts about his availability for Game 2 in the post-game press conference, suggesting his participation was uncertain. He said his status for Game 2 was “in jeopardy” and he “Feels like it’s one thing after another,” referring to the slew of incidents that have marred his campaign.

Ja Morant said the concern is only his hand, not his wrist. But he was definitely concerned about his ability to play Wednesday night. Morant said, “[It is] tough, man, especially with everything I’ve been through pretty much this season. My main focus was to be out there for my guys. It’s another incident where that’s pretty much in jeopardy.”

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LA Lakers outclass Memphis Grizzlies 112-128 as Grizzlies lose their megastar to a terrible injury

Memphis Grizzlies in action against the Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies in action against the Lakers

The Memphis Grizzlies won’t have Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke on the court for the postseason. Ja Morant’s absence could potentially seal their fate against a resurgent Lakers team. However, the Grizzlies are hopeful that their All-Star point guard will recuperate in time for Wednesday night’s Game 2.

With Morant out, the Lakers managed to cause an upset, thanks to the contribution of Austin Reaves and their impressive three-point shooting in the fourth quarter. This victory was sweeter for the fans as the Lakers finished on a 15-0 run to secure a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Lakers team showed a combined effort to get the victory, with four players scoring over 20 points. with Rui Hachimura at the forefront with a career-high of 29 points. Anthony Davis also had an impressive performance with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks. LeBron James contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals to the team’s success. In his playoff debut, Austin Reaves scored 23 points, while D’Angelo Russell added 19 points.

Jaren Jackson Jr. shined for the Grizzlies with 31 points while Desmond Bane contributed 22. Morant was the team’s next-highest scorer with 18 points in a losing effort for the Grizzlies. If Memphis is forced to play Game 2 without their superstar, will the Lakers take advantage and open a 2-0 lead before heading home for Game 3 or will the Grizzlies show they can cope without their talisman? We’ll find out soon enough.

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