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A fter the Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly traded Desmond Bane in June, many people (myself included) thought this was the first sign of a rebuild. Ja Morant's talent is undeniable, but he also has some clear flaws on and off the court.
Both players delivered wins for their teams with ice-cold floaters in the final seconds. But one was much more impressive than the other.
Ja Morant scored 28 points — including a go-ahead 11-foot jumper with 7.6 seconds remaining — to push the Memphis Grizzlies past the Phoenix Suns 114-113. The Suns trailed 99-89 midway through
Zion Williamson found a way to stand up for Jeremiah Fears, have fun with Ja Morant, and highlight the NBA's unwritten rules.
Few point guards lift their teammates like Morant, a pick-and-roll maestro who is back in business. Plays like this, when he acts as if any of his teammates are physically capable of his own superhuman feats, are often a signal he’s in his comfort zone.