Ja Morant summarizes Grizzlies’ blowout win over Nets in 1 word
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The Grizzlies easily defeated the Nets, securing a 135-119 victory. Morant took care of business at home, posting a double-double performance.
After the win, the Grizzlies guard took to Instagram to post a photo of himself celebrating from Friday night's game. He uploaded the picture on his Instagram story with the caption:
"Gangnem."
As per Urban Dictionary, "gangnem" is a stylized version of the word "gang," which suggests that Morant was acknowledging his team's collective effort in their dominant victory.
With the win, Memphis improved to No. 2 in the Western Conference with an 18-8 record.
Grizzlies vs Nets recap: Ja Morant's double-double leads Memphis to victory
The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. It was Ja Morant's first game back after missing the previous game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Morant quickly went to work, leading the Grizzlies to a dominant 135-119 victory.
In Morant's return, the star guard came up with a double-double performance. He put up 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in the victory. Three other Grizzlies players also contributed significantly on offense, each posting 20 or more points on Friday.
Desmond Bane was the second-highest scorer on the team with 21 points. He also contributed eight assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Jaren Jackson Jr. made an impact on both ends of the court, putting up 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Santi Aldama also posted 20 points and six rebounds.
It was a collective effort by the Grizzlies, with the entire team supporting Morant's double-double. The Grizzlies are scheduled to face the LA Lakers on Sunday. With LeBron James likely out of the Lakers' lineup, the Grizzlies’ chances of winning their fifth straight game are high.