NBA Breaks Silence on Ja Morant Decision in Knicks-Grizzlies

The NBA pool report revealed why Ja Morant received a technical foul against the Knicks

Feb 28, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks faced off in a game that both teams needed to win to make a statement.

While the finish of this game was as exciting as it could have possibly been, the New York Knicks ultimately came out as the winners after OG Anunoby made the game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds of the game.

OG ANUNOBY WINS IT IN THE FINALS SECONDS FOR THE KNICKS 🚨

NEW YORK MOVES TO 39-20 ON THE SEASON!! pic.twitter.com/nNZQL8zqiO
— NBA (@NBA) March 1, 2025

In what was a very bizarre moment preceding it, Ja Morant received a technical foul after the buzzer at the end of the third quarter. It was a pretty big moment considering that the Knicks only won the game by one point.

Ja Morant technical foul for shooting a full court shot after the buzzer pic.twitter.com/raLh0Z8OSl
— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) March 1, 2025

After the game the NBA official Bill Kennedy spoke on the Pool Report, explaining the reason behind the decision.

QUESTION: Why was a technical foul assessed to Ja Morant at the end of the third quarter?
KENNEDY: Morant was assessed a technical foul for throwing the ball the length of the floor.

QUESTION: Can you explain the NBA’s rule or policy against shooting after the clock has expired?
KENNEDY: If it’s deemed to be a legitimate shot attempt, there is no rule against shooting the ball after the clock has expired.

QUESTION: So, this was considered not a shot attempt?
KENNEDY: At the time on the floor, yes.

Morant likely won't be happy with Kennedy's explanation, but there's nothing that the Grizzlies can do now. After the loss, the Memphis Grizzlies are now in the third seed with a record of 38-21.

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