We left him injured and frustrated at missing the end of the series against the Warriors, and we find him as he was: explosive, smiling and efficient. Ja Morant was pleased tonight in the victory of Memphis against Orlando. A quarter-time as a warm-up lap, and then Memphis played their basketball with Santi Aldama who connects the 3-pointers, a defense that flies ball on ball, and a Ja Morant who gratifies his audience with a 360°. At the break, Memphis is 14 points ahead (56-42).
Back from the locker room, Ja Morant and Desmond Bane drive the point home. Ziaire Williams is also there, and the gap climbs to +17 at the end of the 3rd quarter (86-69). No question of launching the “garbage time” at Taylor Jenkins since Dillon Brooks and Brandon Clarke are there to make the show with a big counter and a dunk. Finally, in the middle of the last quarter, the coach opened his bench wide, and the Grizzlies won 109-97.
On the Magic side, Paolo Banchero was in difficulty against Santi Adama but also Jake LaRavia, while Cole Anthony had a good duel with Ja Morant.
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