Ja Morant on stealing a game in Minnesota: I’m looking to steal two

Mark Giannotto: A very confident and comfortable Ja Morant after today’s shootaround, when asked if Grizzlies want to steal one in Minnesota like Minnesota did in Memphis. “I’m looking to steal two. We got Game 3 and 4 here, right?” Source: Twitter …

Mark Giannotto: A very confident and comfortable Ja Morant after today’s shootaround, when asked if Grizzlies want to steal one in Minnesota like Minnesota did in Memphis. “I’m looking to steal two. We got Game 3 and 4 here, right?”

Source: Twitter @mgiannotto

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Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Interesting comment from Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels while discussing how difficult it is to defend Ja Morant:
“It kind of seems like he’s as tall as us with just how high he jumps when he gets past you. So try to keep him in front. He jumps so high, it’s like he’s 6-10.” – 1:36 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant was asked about stealing one of two games in Minnesota to get back home court advantage. He said the Grizzlies want to win both.
Why Morant and the Grizzlies are hoping to send Minnesota fans home mad.
“That’s us. We like that.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n…1:15 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
A very confident and comfortable Ja Morant after today’s shootaround, when asked if Grizzlies want to steal one in Minnesota like Minnesota did in Memphis.
“I’m looking to steal two. We got Game 3 and 4 here, right?” – 12:57 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
In Game 2 for the Grizzlies, Taylor Jenkins made a big adjustment. So did Ja Morant. Game 3 tonight.
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Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @SportsBizClass Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole Headline Extension Eligible Rookie-Scale Players (Darius Garland, too) sportsbusinessclassroom.com/ja-morant-zion…3:20 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Ja Morant last night:
✅ 23 PTS
✅ 9 REB
✅ 10 AST
Morant is the youngest player in NBA postseason history to record at least 20p/10a in 30 or fewer minutes played.
He helped the @Memphis Grizzlies record the largest margin of victory in a playoff game in franchise history (28). pic.twitter.com/471IzWmMTS9:21 AM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
When Ja Morant looked over, he saw his daughter dancing to “Whoop That Trick.” He wasn’t surprised. “It’s her favorite song,” he said. A column on a raucous (and reassuring) night in Memphis: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…2:52 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
humble but too confident 🥷🏽 – 2:50 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ja Morant, Grizzlies bounce back in big way vs. Timberwolves in Game 2 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/20/ja-…12:35 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies are dancing their way to Minnesota even at one game each.
Whichever side you picked, Ja Morant wants you to stay on it. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…12:33 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves: Ja Morant’s near triple-double helps Memphis tie series with Minnesota in Game 2
cbssports.com/nba/news/grizz…12:22 AM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Kaari Morant, Ja Morant’s 2-year old daughter, was shown on the big screen during a timeout dancing to “Whoop That Trick”.
After the game, Ja Morant said that’s her favorite song. He wasn’t surprised because he sees it all the time at home. pic.twitter.com/iYIkdkVWMS12:05 AM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant said he isn’t a stat chaser. He didn’t know he was 1 rebound shy of a triple-double until he came out of the game.
“I can have zero across the board. As long as we win the game, I’m happy…. the win is the most important thing. we got that.” – 11:54 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant on his daughter Kaari and dad Tee dancing to Whoop That Trick in the final seconds.
“I think that’s her favorite song. I peek over there but I already know what they are doing.” – 11:47 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Whoop That Trick is Kaari Morant’s favorite song, according to Ja Morant. – 11:47 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant said he’s okay after taking a hit on the thigh.
“I’m a warrior, dawg, I played on concrete.” – 11:46 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant said he is good.
“I’m a warrior dog, I played on concrete.” – 11:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Playoff games with 20+ points, 10+ assists in Grizzlies history:
— Ja Morant (3x). That’s it.
Crazy to think that Mike Conley never did it. pic.twitter.com/YfLDmI6O5m11:06 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Ja Morant tonight:
23 PTS
9 REB
10 AST
9-16 FG
+24
One rebound away from the first playoff triple-double in Grizzlies history. pic.twitter.com/qzYWnnkGpj11:02 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
John Konchar and Jarrett Culver coming on. Ja Morant daps up Taylor Jenkins and lets out a ” Yeahhhhhhh, let’s go!” – 11:01 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant’s next “you remember that quote I said?” suggestion:
“Let the bear lie. Don’t poke the bear.” – 10:54 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Double-double Ja Morant! (21pts, 10ast)
(and he is just 1 rebound away from a triple-double) – 10:54 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
We can all RELAX…Ja Morant is back in the game. – 10:51 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizz by 24.
Jaren drills another 3. Ja Morant turns around at the scorer’s table and tells the Grizzlies fans to get on their feet. – 10:47 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant has returned to the Grizzlies bench. – 10:36 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Ja Morant is back in the bench area. – 10:35 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Tyus Jones checks into the game for Morant and Ja Morant is no longer on the bench with the team. – 10:31 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant was holding on to his upper left leg. He ran into Karl Anthony Towns on the previous play before the timeout – 10:29 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant looks to be in pain. He stayed down on the floor for awhile and is getting looked at on the bench during the timeout. – 10:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Ja Morant looks like he’s in a lot of pain on the Grizzlies bench, grabbing his hip area. – 10:28 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant is rolling! 10pts in the 3rd qtr – 10:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Ja Morant draws the charge on KAT (KAT’s 4th) and starts screaming, “get him out of here” – 10:18 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant making plays on both ends of the floor. Stands in and takes a charge on KAT.
He’s unbelievable right now. – 10:18 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
D’Angelo Russell ain’t been schooled like that since he played with Kobe. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are putting on a show to start this 3rd quarter. – 10:18 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
10-2 run to start the third quarter. Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a three. Ja Morant hit his first 3-pointer in the last 18 quarters against the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies are in business.
70-51 with 9:32 left in the 3Q – 10:13 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant drains the step-back triple on Beverley.
Turns to the Memphis crowd and raises the energy. – 10:12 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
We need Ja Morant and KAT’s dad mic’d up for the rest of this series! – 9:37 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
You get the feeling Ja Morant is fully engaged and at his best for tonight’s game, but the Grizzlies need Jaren Jackson Jr to do the same. Jaren has not shown up yet tonight and it’s costly. Would be huge for his inconsistent three to return… – 9:16 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Looks like we’re in line for a special Ja Morant game. He’s getting in the lane and either making some special lay-ups or making some special passes when he’s crowded. Or, he misses, but hey, he’s not perfect. – 9:14 PM
Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
Former #Spurs assistant coach and Austin head coach Blake Ahern and Ja Morant’s daughter… dope moment here… #Grizzlies #NBA espn.com/video/clip/_/i…9:11 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Ja Morant plays like he has access to a secret trampoline hovering in the air around the rim – 9:08 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
OHHH the passes that Ja Morant is making in this 1st qtr have been something else!! – 9:08 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Zach Zarba is getting more TV time than Ja Morant – 8:51 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your starters for Game 2 in Memphis: T’wolves: Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt, KAT, Patrick Beverley, D’Angelo Russell.
Grizz start: Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant. Set your fantasy lineups and betting slips accordingly – 8:21 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant going over the game plan one more time with assistant Blake Ahearn, mom, sister and daughter. pic.twitter.com/3r4G3BTfmy7:52 PM

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Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Karl-Anthony Towns on how you guard Ja Morant coming downhill without fouling:
“Show hands and pray” – 12:49 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
they sliders 🆙😂😂😂 – 12:29 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
steph posting up 😂🔥 – 12:28 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
these dudes having fun 😂😂 – 12:02 AM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
klay & steph going FED 😂 – 11:57 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
GS got shooters everywhere 😂😂😂🔥 – 11:57 PM
Ja Morant @JaMorant
brunson hooping 🔥‼️ – 10:40 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Marcus Smart becomes the first guard to win Defensive Player of the Year since Gary Payton in 1996. Ja Morant, Trae Young and Devin Booker are all expected to earn All-NBA selections for the first time. More updates on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/hoopshyp…7:06 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant told me these things stood out to him from watching film of Game 1:
-attention to detail
-didn’t shoot the three ball well
-offense wasn’t the issue but it was the defense
(can’t give up 130pts)
-need to lock in and take away shots from certain players
-rebounding – 6:05 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant turned on the The Last Dance and saw a relative moment to the situation the Grizzlies are in.
“Why be mad after one game? It’s the playoffs. Seven game series.”
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n…5:49 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Teams down 0-2 win 7% of the time.
“It’s not (a must-win) at all,” Ja Morant said. “Obviously, we want to win. That’s our goal, to win. But we can’t put that pressure on ourselves. I feel like if we do that, we are playing right into their hands.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports…5:15 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. texted Ja Morant “I got you” right after Saturday’s Game 1 loss. Why JJJ knows he has to be better in Game 2.
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n…4:26 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said he was watching “The Last Dance” last night and wants to channel the MJ energy.
“That’s the goat. If you don’t like Michael Jordan, you don’t like basketball.” – 3:36 PM

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