Ja Morant's Insane Layup in Grizzlies-Warriors Goes Viral

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant pulled off an insane highlight against the Golden State Warriors

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles the ball in front of Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are facing off on Tuesday night for a play-in tournament matchup, as the winner looks to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs.

The Warriors jumped out to a 67-55 lead at halftime, led by their star duo of Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry. Butler finished the half with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists on 7-12 shooting from the field and 2-3 from beyond the arc. Curry contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds on 4-7 shooting.

Despite facing a 12-point deficit, Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant showed out. Morant dropped 15 points on 6-13 shooting in the first half, capped off by an absurd highlight play.

With about five minutes left in the second quarter, Morant drove the lane, but instead of attempting a contested shot, the star threw himself a lob off the backboard and finished it with a circus layup. The highlight play has gone viral on social media.

Via Hoop Central: "JA MORANT NO WAY?!?!?"

JA MORANT NO WAY?!?!?

pic.twitter.com/UbZw3Na136

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 16, 2025

Via NBA: "Ja off the backboard to himself 🤯

13-2 @memgrizz run to keep it close!

#SoFiPlayIn on TNT"

Ja off the backboard to himself 🤯

13-2 @memgrizz run to keep it close!#SoFiPlayIn on TNT pic.twitter.com/8ZmtQDTIDO

— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025

Via Bleacher Report: "JA MORANT OFF THE BACKBOARD TO HIMSELF 🤯"

JA MORANT OFF THE BACKBOARD TO HIMSELF 🤯 pic.twitter.com/THQaac4xRW

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2025

Via House of Highlights: "JA MORANT OFF THE BACKBOARD 😱🔥"

JA MORANT OFF THE BACKBOARD 😱🔥 pic.twitter.com/ySsMPyXk7M

— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) April 16, 2025

Morant is a walking highlight reel, and pulling off an insane play like this on the biggest stage is incredible. The Grizzlies need Morant to continue to shine if they want to clinch their spot in the playoffs, and a second-half comeback on Tuesday night would do just that.