Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant returned from a four-game absence to score a team-high 26 points in a 110-102 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Morant was held out of action due to back soreness after taking a fall into a baseline camera operator on Nov. 25. The second overall led the Grizzlies to victory on Monday, finishing 8-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, while dishing out seven assists.
Morant showed no signs of any lingering back issues during the game. The injury was not considered to be serious as the Grizzlies have taken a cautious approach with injuries this season. Morant was electric throughout the night and even fooled several Warriors players on a pass fake late in the game.
welcome back, 1⃣2⃣
26 points & 7 assists in his return to the court last night 📹⤵️@JaMorant | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/8psWfGw2fM
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 10, 2019
Morant made the Warriors on a number of open 3-point shot attempts. Defenders often went under on the pick-and-rolls, which left Morant open for the shot. After a brief time off the court, Morant continued to show off his craftiness and ability to take over games.
Next up for the Grizz: A road matchup with the Suns on Wednesday.
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