Ja Morant wants to set a RECORD against the Spurs

Return Ja Morant to the fields NBA was very positive for Memphis Grizzlies and for the league. Base Los Osos is one of the most entertaining league, and this was demonstrated after returning from suspension. He Rookie of the Year In the 2019/20 season, he received two suspensions of 8 and 25 games respectively for posing with a firearm in instagram.

On Thursday, December 21, in the match against Indiana Pacers, Ja Morant He was able to play again. Base Memphis He had a good game, scoring 20 points and 8 assists, helping the team win. Grizzly

They managed to string together three wins in a row with Morant as the main figure, so much so that he was recognized “Player of the Week”.

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This Tuesday, January 2nd, Memphis will play its first game of 2024 when it hosts San Antonio Spurs. In the last 5 games against teams led by Greg PopovichGrizzlies star scores more than 30 points In everyone. Being the only player in franchise history to do so against one opponent. Tonight the 1.88m tall player will be looking to match Michael Jordan as the only ones to score +30 points in six straight games against Spurs.

Your Majesty: Michael Jordan He achieved this in 8 games between 1989 and 1995. ¨G12¨

will be looking for his sixth game in a row, his last against Saint Anthony It was January 11, 2023, with 38 points. If they do so tonight, they will hope to continue the streak on March 22 when both teams play in the tournament. Frosty Bank Center from San Antonio, Texas.

Ja Morant on returning to the NBA

Since returning Ja Morant to the League, Grizzly They have three wins and three losses. Tennesseans march to position #13. Western Conference with a record of 10-22. They are four games behind Utah Jazz who is in position No. 12, is already six games away from Los Angeles Lakers this marks the last quota Game within a game.

Numbers Morant After returning they were very positive, and this was reflected in the team’s result. Twice All Stars

averaged 25.2 points per gameor 7.8 assists and 5 rebounds – not bad for a person who came from 25 game suspension.

Let’s see if it’s already Ja Morant He learned his lesson and focused on what was really good: basketball.