Ja Morant Powers Through Ankle Sprain to Lead Grizzlies to No. 8 Seed
Source: news.source.abante
Despite suffering from a sprained right ankle, Ja Morant led the Memphis Grizzlies to a crucial 120-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, securing the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Morant's performance included 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, helping the Grizzlies advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs.
Key Points
Ja Morant played through a sprained ankle to score 22 points, leading the Grizzlies to a win against the Mavericks.
The Grizzlies secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, setting up a first-round playoff matchup against Oklahoma City.
Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 24 points, while Desmond Bane and Zach Edey also played significant roles in the victory.
Anthony Davis of the Mavericks scored 40 points but was hampered by a possible right calf injury in the fourth quarter.
The game saw the Grizzlies overcome a Mavericks surge to maintain their lead and secure the win.
