Morant’s burst helps Grizz down Cavs, extend winning streak
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks to pass the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) defends Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FeExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Murray State fans cheer for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant, foreground, before the Grizzlies' NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies' center Jonas Valanciunas (17) grabs a rebound as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love defends Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Solomon Hill (44) passes the ball around Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) presses past Cleveland Cavaliers forward John Henson (31) Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes up for a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen (3) drives the ball around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17)) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward John Henson (31) vie for a rebound Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts to a call during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Cleveland Cavaliers Darius Garland (10) reach for a rebound Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De Anthony Melton (0) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) Tries to find a way past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, iat FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/AP)
The Grizzlies improved to 20-22 and extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-109 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.