Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will miss Saturday’s Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hip injury he suffered during Thursday’s Game 3 loss, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The injury occurred late in the second quarter when Morant fell hard after being fouled by OKC’s Luguentz Dort on a dunk attempt and he did not return. The Grizzlies were up 67-40 at the time, but gave up a historic comeback and lost the game, partially due to Morant’s absence.
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When Morant did return to the sideline on Thursday, he was on crutches. He was not able to participate in Friday’s practice.
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Morant has suffered a variety of injuries this season, including a sprained right ankle against the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament, an injury that is reportedly still lingering.
Due to other injuries including a posterior hip subluxation, Morant only appeared in 50 game this season.
No team in league history has won a playoff series by overcoming an 0-3 deficit and the Grizzlies will attempt to do so without their star player.
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