Morant has huge second half to snap Grizzlies losing streak, tells refs he’s ‘sorry’
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) scored 31 points against the Dallas Mavericks Friday, March 7, 2025, including the team’s final seven. (LM Otero/AP)
Ja Morant scored 31 points (24 in the second half) to help the Grizzlies end their four-game losing streak. Desmond Bane also had a big night: 27 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six assists.
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