Ja Morant Suffers Injury Scare During Grizzlies vs Mavericks

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies had a tense moment against the Mavericks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) walks off the court after suffering a possible lower body injury during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Dallas Mavericks in what should have been an easy preseason game but came with its fair share of tense moments for Grizzlies fans.

During the second quarter, Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant tripped over a pass that Kyrie Irving threw, and it resulted in Morant suffering an apparent ankle sprain. Morant was in visible pain and then immediately went back into the locker room.

Ja Morant headed back to the locker room after this apparent ankle injury.

Hope he is OK. 🙏

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 8, 2024

Reporters on the scene mentioned that Morant was limping as he went back into the locker room. It was a moment that caused every single Memphis Grizzlies fan to hold their breath.

Ja Morant was limping after stepping on a transition bounce pass. He heads to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/kxdxIiH0jL

— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) October 8, 2024

Fortunately, Ja Morant returned later in the quarter and showed no sign of injury. In fact, he pulled off a spectacular athletic block that amazed everyone in the arena. One of those typical Ja Morant blocks that no other player in the league can do.

WHAT A BLOCK FROM JA MORANT.

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 8, 2024

As the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks enter halftime, it seems like Grizzlies fans can put their fears away. Ja Morant is healthy and is back on the court doing what he does. It'll be hard not to get worried after witnessing him only play nine games last season, but this is a new year. For now, just sit back and try to watch the show between the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks.

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