The Grizzlies were on their way to joy. Then Morant hit the floor.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shows off his athleticism before injury took him out of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Ja Morant hit the floor and the Grizzlies fell apart. They couldn’t believe it either.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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