Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had to leave Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers early on Sunday afternoon after suffering a right hand injury in the fourth quarter.
. He’d return to that game, and head coach Taylor Jenkins said X-rays were negative.
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket during Round 1 Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 16, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.Memphis is obviously holding its breath as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference wants its leading scorer on the court. Morant averaged 26.2 points during the regular season.
The Grizzlies ended up losing Game 1 to the Lakers, 128-112, as Los Angeles pulled away late in the fourth quarter. Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during Round 1 Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 16, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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