Herrington: Ja Morant’s ‘perfect ending to a perfect day.’
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after the New Orleans Pelicans missed a key basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Grizzlies won 115-113. (Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
“Morant used a hesitation dribble and spin move to get the ball into the lane and over New Orleans’ Herb Jones, one of the NBA’s best defenders. Right at the buzzer. Welcome back.”
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