Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant exited the second quarter of an NBA playoff game against the OKC Thunder on Thursday with a hip contusion. He will not return.
Morant took a hard fall while attempting a layup with 3:15 left until halftime. He was clipped in the air by Lu Dort, who slipped, and the play was not upgraded to a flagrant after further review.
Morant was playing his best basketball of the series prior to the injury. He recorded 15 points and five assists in only 16 minutes of action.
- Minutes: 16
- Points: 15
- FG shooting: 6-for-11
- 3-point shooting: 1-for-4
- Free-throw shooting: 2-for-4
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 5
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