Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant’s status was up in the air heading into Thursday’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The point guard for this game was initially questionable but has been made available ahead of the game.
According to the Grizzlies’ injury report, he has lower back soreness. Morant has been dealing with the illness since December 8 after injuring his hip on November 7. He played in Sunday’s 116-110 loss against the LA Lakers.
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If Morant is out, Scottie Pippen Jr. will replace him in the starting lineup. However, his absence will be a huge blow for the Grizzlies. Morant has been in tremendous form recently, averaging 23.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists in December and recording multiple 30-point games.
Ja morant stats vs golden state warriors
Ja Morant has played 11 games against the Golden State Warriors, averaging 22.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 7.4 apg while shooting on 43/25/75 splits. They have won only five times while posting a losing record against the Grizzlies’ conference rivals.
If Morant is upgraded to available, it will be his first game against the Warriors in nearly two years. He last played on January 25, 2023, with 29 points, four rebounds and 12 assists on 50.0% shooting in a 122–120 loss.
The Grizzlies enter this game on a 10-2 run, but are coming off a 116-110 loss to the Lakers. They will be hoping to bounce back against the struggling Warriors, who have lost eight of their last 10.
However, this will largely depend on Ja Morant’s selection and his absence will require a significant effort from others as the Warriors enter this contest relatively healthy.
Where to watch the Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies game?
The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies will headline Thursday’s NBA League Pass slate. Meanwhile, NBC Sports Bay Area and FanDuel Sports Network – Southeast will provide coverage of the game in local areas starting at 8:00 pm ET. The Grizzlies enter this contest as -2.5-point favorites with a -135 money line.
Edited by Arhaan Raje
