Grizzlies fight back from deficit, but Trail Blazers beat them at their own game
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket in the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) goes for a layup during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is surrounded by teamates while being introduced as an All-Star before the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) goes up for a dunk during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) goes for a layup during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) floats a shot during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) inbounds the ball during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins shouts to his team during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots a jumper during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives the lane during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) brings the ball up the court during the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Tee Morant, the father of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, dances on the sidelines of the Feb. 16, 2022, game against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Ja Morant had 44 points and Desmond Bane scored 30 in the last game before the All-Star break.
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