Grizzlies lose Ja Morant to injury, then lose big to Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, center, sits on the bench between center Xavier Tillman, left, and forward Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at FedExForum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) handles the ball against Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at FedExForum.(AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) shoots in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at FedExForum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) handles the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at FedExForum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) shoots in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at FedExForum. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
By late in the third quarter, the shell-shocked Grizzlies, already with a questionable defense all season, trailed by 38 points.
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