When the guard left the court in a wheelchair Monday night, Grizzlies fans reacted with all the horror you’d expect.

Brandon Clarke played the hero with the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Kyle Anderson had another impressive game.

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Ja Morant left the Grizzlies game in a wheelchair with a sprained ankle. The tweets say it all.

Ja Morant was unable to put weight on his left ankle after landing awkwardly in the second quarter Monday night. 

Perception indeed might be reality when it comes to the Grizzlies’ attacking point guard and whether he gets the calls.

An extended break gave the Tigers a chance to install the scheme and reinforce a positive mental approach. 

If the Tigers can get a few seniors to return, the sky is the limit thanks to a strong incoming class and transfers from Power Five programs. 

Don’t stress about 0-2. Just enjoy Ja Morant’s magic as we await the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and for the Memphis Grizzlies bench to step up.

Coach Penny Hardaway said, “I’m going to make the adjustments on the rotations, man, and just keep a big on the floor at all times, keep a true big on the floor at all times.” The problem is: Who?

Special teams coach Pete Lembo constructed one of the best units in the nation.

Kyle Anderson has 20 points and 14 rebounds for Memphis; both teams opened with dreadful play, and Morant gets rare tech while arguing non-call. The Grizzlies will face the Brooklyn Nets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Barclays Center. 

Trae Young and Ja Morant are two of eight players in NBA history to average 17 points and seven assists before the age of 21. 

The Montgomery Bowl win was an example of how all three phases of the game clicked, and what can be expected next season.

Ryan Silverfield lands Grant Gunnell, who was the No. 10 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class.

If only we could all do all right the same way Ja Morant “did all right” in the Memphis Grizzlies regular season opener Wednesday night. 

Ja Morant was brilliant in the first game of his season; Brady White was triumphant in the last game of his career. Together, they made it a night that Memphians won’t soon forget. 

Montgomery Bowl, Dec. 23, 2020: Memphis 25, FAU 10

The school’s all-time leader in passing yards made sure to accomplish one last historic feat in his final game with the Tigers. Related story: Memphis emphatically snaps bowl losing streak with 25-10 win over FAU

Dec. 23, 2020: Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119

Morant had 44 points and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to make up for some of the Grizzlies’ shortcomings. Box score

The transformation of the Tigers’ defense foiled FAU’s attempt to rally in the Montgomery Bowl. Related story: Brady White goes out in style as he turns focus on going pro 

Box score

The Tigers’ mission: Break their five-game losing streak in bowl games.

Rebels’ junior guard comes through with a big effort in the victory over their arch rival.

Marquette signee Kam Jones is averaging 23 points per game in the early going.