Grizzlies beat Wizards as Ja Morant adds to his highlight reel
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes up for a layup during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) brings the ball up the court during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) comes down with a rebound during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during a Jan. 29, 2022 game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dances while helping teammate Kyle Anderson up after a big play during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during a Jan. 29, 2022 game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dances after a big play during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during a Jan. 29, 2022 game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) drives to the lane during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) checks on teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) after he was elbowed in the mouth during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots a floater during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar (46) goes up for a layup during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins watches his team during a Jan. 29, 2022 game against the Washington Wizards. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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