Ja Morant gets his first career triple-double to defeat Washington Wizards

Morant ranks 6th in total points and 6th in total assists. He also ranks 2nd in FG% percentage and 2nd in average Game Score”

Morant destroyed the hearts at the Capital One Arena in Washington helping Mephis to come back and beat the Wizards in the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies are sitting at a playoff spot right now.

Ja Morant recorded his first triple-double against the Washington Wizards. Defeating the Wizards 106-99. Morant finished the game with 27 points, ten rebounds and ten assists. Despite being behind most of the game the grizzlies completed a comeback for the win. Morant hitting a clutch behind the ark three. After the game  in the walk off interview Morant had to say this when FOX reporter John Fischer asked What got you guys going “ Our mindset we all felt like as a whole we weren’t playing how we wanted to play and we had to pick up our energy. It’s our fight that’s what we live by never give up”. 

The point guard out of Murray State University. This triple-double has had a big impact on the position the Memphis Grizzlies are in right now. The young star was 2 points away from recording the all-time franchise record in the Memphis Grizzlies with most points scored in a triple-double. Morant has become the favourite for the rookie of the year award.

The rivalry of Zion Williamson and Ja Morant the first and second overall draft picks was expected to be heated for the rookie of the year. With Zion Williamson picking up an early injury the spotlight has shifted to him being the favourite for the rookie of the year. Memphis are hoping they can keep this run and team spirit to secure a playoff spot.  

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