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Ja Morant Ends Dunk Ban In Style As Grizzlies Beat Celtics In Boston

Photo: Ja Morant / Instagram   Ja Morant , star of the Memphis Grizzlies, ended his brief "no dunking" rule in spectacular fashion during a 127-121 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. The victory was the Grizzlies' first in Boston since 2013. Midway through the third quarter, Morant drove along the baseline, saw Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis at the rim, and delivered a stunning double-pump reverse dunk. Morant finished the game with 32 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in one of his best performances this season. Earlier this month, Morant vowed to stop dunking to avoid injury, saying, "Two points is two points. I get it done, that's all that matters." His cautious approach followed a scary fall earlier this season after a mid-air collision, which left him sidelined for nearly three weeks. Photo : Ja Morant / Instagram   Despite his concerns, Morant’s instincts took over against the Celtics, reminding fans why he’s one of th...

Ja Morant Injury Scare During Preseason Game

Photo: Ja Morant (Instagram) Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a worrying moment during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.  This game was important for Morant, who played only nine games last season due to a shoulder injury and a 25-game suspension for previous off-court incidents. In the first half, Morant had an injury scare but returned to the game. However, shortly after, he had another concerning moment.  Photo: Ja Morant (Instagram) After a dunk, Morant was seen limping and went back to the locker room. This has raised concerns for the Grizzlies, who are already dealing with injuries to GG Jackson, Vince Williams Jr., and Jaren Jackson Jr .  Ja Morant appeared to roll his ankle in transition and headed to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/5ojZsFbkUR — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 8, 2024 Jackson is expected to miss a few months with a foot injury, while Williams is out for several weeks.  Jaren Jackson Jr.'s injury i...