The Memphis Grizzlies took down the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, winning 112-100.
The win was possible because of some great performances from the Grizzlies, including Jaren Jackson Jr., who brought 28 points and 8 rebounds.
But it was once again Ja Morant who led the way.
Ja Morant goes for back-to-back triple-doubles in the comeback win vs. the Pacers 🔥
27 points
15 assists
10 rebounds9-of-21 FG
8-of-9 FT pic.twitter.com/2csEss2IWu— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) January 30, 2023
Morant produced 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists on 9-of-21 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line.
Perhaps more impressive than his overall numbers is the fact that this was a back-to-back triple-double for Morant.
In his previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Morant posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
All of this is in line with what Morant has been doing throughout 2022-23.
For the season, he is averaging 27.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists.
He is shooting 46.5% from the field and 75% from the free-throw line.
For the last few years, Morant has been known as one of the most exciting guys in the league, an MVP candidate, and a winner of the 2021-22 Most Improved Player award.
But his goal has always been to get his team to the Finals.
We don’t know if that’ll happen this year but the Grizzlies are doing better than ever.
They are the second-best team in the West and their 32-18 record is very close to the Nuggets’ 34-16.
Do they have what it takes to finally make it through the playoffs?
The success of the team and their chance at a championship will rely on players beyond just Morant.
Thankfully, stars like Jackson, Dillon Brooks, Brandon Clarke, and others have been stepping up and doing great things for the team.
Morant might be the flashiest and best player on the roster, but the entire team is filled with role players who could help them go very far this season.
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