The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world this week when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins with just a handful of games left in the regular season and the playoffs approaching.
With star guard Ja Morant sidelined for their previous six games, the Grizzlies are looking for get back on track against the Lakers on Saturday. Ahead of their first game without Taylor Jenkins, Morant has officially been upgraded to questionable.
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Over the last few seasons, a trend has emerged amongst NBA fans, who noticed a pattern of injured players who always seem to return from injury when they face the Lakers. Saturday’s announcement was no different, prompting fans to chime in.
— Armastradamus (@armastradamus) March 28, 2025
when ja morant miraculously heals for a lakers game pic.twitter.com/3mJY1Pv2yz
— Anthony F. Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) March 28, 2025
Of course he back from Injury, they play against the Lakers.
— AnthonyT23 (@Anthtm23) March 29, 2025
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Do the people in the replies understand how huge this game is for the standings? Obviously Ja was gonna come back today lol
— APHoops (@APH00PS) March 29, 2025
Bro heard the lakers next
He went to suit up ????????— Adeola (@Lfcolaaaa) March 29, 2025
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— GrizzlyCaupain (@GrizzlyCaupain) March 29, 2025
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Morant is averaging 22.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 29.1% from three this season, leading Memphis to a 44-29 record and the 5th seed in the West.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
