Ja Morant stats tonight: How did Grizzlies star fare against defending champions Celtics? (Dec. 7)
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Morant is coming off a huge 31-point outing to help his team beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday. With that type of performance, the Grizzlies star seemed ready to take on the defending champions.
Looking at the first quarter, Morant was off to a hot start. He scored 11 points and quickly grabbed six rebounds. He was perfect from beyond the arc and led his team to a 31-27 first-quarter lead.
In the second quarter, Morant focused more on creating plays for his teammates. He dished seven assists and did solid work on defense as well, grabbing two steals. The Grizzlies star added four more points to help his team notch a 66-54 first-half lead.
Come the third quarter, Ja Morant shifted gears and went back to focusing on offense. He dropped 14 points and helped the Grizzlies maintain the lead over the defending champions. He also nearly notched a triple-double being an assist shy and two rebounds away.
Ultimately, the Memphis Grizzlies upset the defending champions with a 127-121 victory. Morant’s near triple-double led to the team’s triumph. Credit also goes to Jaren Jackson Jr. for putting up an all-around performance, displaying both solid offense and defense.
Grizzlies vs Celtics recap: Ja Morant’s back-to-back 30+ points outing
The Boston Celtics hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. took care of business and showed no fear toward the defending champions. Morant’s explosive game, with the help of Jackson Jr., led the Grizzlies to a 127-121 victory.
Morant nearly notched a triple-double performance with 32 points, nine assists, nine rebounds and two steals. He was scorching hot throughout the game, knocking down 66.7% of his three-pointers and 55% overall. He was also nearly perfect from the line, making six out of seven free throws.
As for Jackson Jr., he had a strong showing on both ends of the floor. He provided solid support on offense with 27 points. The big man also provided solid defense, grabbing nine rebounds, four blocks and three steals. It was a feel-good win for the Memphis squad as they defeated the defending champions on their home court.