Ja Morant Stats: How did Grizzlies superstar fare against Utah Jazz? (Mar. 12)

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, the third meeting between the two teams this season. Morant and Co. could win the season series with another victory. The point guard continued to have an increased load on offense due to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s unavailability.

Morant opened the Grizzlies' first possession of the game with a 3-pointer. Two plays later, he passed to GG Jackson, who nailed a 26-footer. He finished the first quarter with eight points and three assists to help Memphis lead 30-24 at the end of the period.

G12 went 2-for-4 in the second quarter for four more points and a steal. The former All-Star took a backseat as teammate Desmond Bane finished the period with six points and six assists. The Grizzlies held a 64-50 lead at halftime behind the play of their backcourt tandem.

The Memphis Grizzlies started hot in the third quarter behind Ja Morant's playmaking. He finished the period with 10 points and three assists to help prevent the Utah Jazz from overhauling their halftime lead. Memphis clung to a 90-86 advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins gave Morant a rest after the impressive third-quarter display. Jenkins sent him back in with 7:37 remaining in the decisive frame. G12 went 2-for-5 for six points and two assists to help the Grizzlies hold on for a 122-115 win.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Ja Morant	28	1	7	1	0	2	8-17	4-7	8-11	+3

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Ja Morant leads Memphis Grizzlies to fourth straight win

After a pulsating 151-148 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 25, the Memphis Grizzlies slumped to four straight losses. The most disappointing loss during that stretch was undoubtedly a 130-128 debacle on Mar. 1 against the hobbled San Antonio Spurs.

After losing 120-103 to the OKC Thunder on Mar. 5, the Grizzlies have been on a roll behind Ja Morant. During their four-game winning run, the former All-Star has been averaging 30.0 points, 8.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds per contest. He has been more aggressive with his shots following the injury suffered by Jaren Jackson Jr.

After beating the Utah Jazz, owners of the worst record in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Memphis can pull off an upset if Ja Morant sustains his hot form.