Everything was going well for Memphiswho took off against the Pelicans (96-78), and for Ja Morant (25 points at 8/11 including 3/4 from distance, plus 7 assists) in the third quarter of the match.
And then the Grzzilies leader took a screen from Daniel Theis and ended up on the ground, writhing in pain.
“Obviously, he took a big hit on the shoulder” could only comment on his coachTaylor Jenkins, who had no more information at the press conference. “We will have more information in the coming days. »
Seeing Ja Morant's reaction, the referees first whistled an offensive foul on Daniel Theis, before reversing their decision after analyzing the replays, considering that the screen was virile but correct.
Remember last season?
Although he returned to the bench after going to the locker room, the Tennessee All-Star did not return to the field, contenting himself with encouraging his teammates. After the meeting, he was able to dress on his own and seemed in good spirits, local journalists noted, although the entire franchise is now keeping its fingers crossed.
Because we remember that it is this right shoulder which had already deprived him of the end of last season…
“Losing someone like that is never easy” explained Desmond Bane. “But we kept our calm and managed to take the necessary actions at the end. » Next match scheduled for Sunday evening in Oklahoma City.
| Ja Morant | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | M.E.M. | 67 | 31 | 47.7 | 33.5 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 17.8 |
| 2020-21 | M.E.M. | 63 | 33 | 44.9 | 30.3 | 72.8 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 19.1 |
| 2021-22 | M.E.M. | 57 | 33 | 49.3 | 34.4 | 76.1 | 1.4 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 27.4 |
| 2022-23 | M.E.M. | 61 | 32 | 46.6 | 30.7 | 74.8 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 26.2 |
| 2023-24 | M.E.M. | 9 | 35 | 47.1 | 27.5 | 81.3 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 25.1 |
| 2024-25 | M.E.M. | 18 | 28 | 44.2 | 30.3 | 83.2 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 7.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 21.3 |
| Total | 275 | 32 | 47.0 | 31.7 | 76.0 | 1.0 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 22.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
