Ja Morant's Heroics Propel Grizzlies into NBA Playoffs with Win Over Mavericks
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Ja Morant, despite a sprained ankle, led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-106 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA play-in tournament, securing the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. Morant contributed 22 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and three steals, while Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team with 24 points. The win sets up a first-round playoff matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
Key Points
Ja Morant played through a sprained ankle to lead the Grizzlies to a playoff berth.
Memphis defeated Dallas 120-106 in the play-in tournament, clinching the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
Jaren Jackson Jr. was the top scorer for the Grizzlies with 24 points.
Anthony Davis of the Mavericks scored 40 points but was forced to leave the game due to injuries.
The Grizzlies will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
The Mavericks' season ended with notable events including the trade of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's ACL injury.
