Ja Morant suffers major injury setback, exits to locker room in Game 3

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a devastating blow when superstar point guard Ja Morant was forced to leave Game 3 due to a severe injury. The incident occurred with 3:15 remaining in the second quarter as Morant drove hard in transition and was undercut by Lu Dort.

Attempting to elevate for a highlight-reel finish, Morant collided with the Thunder defender mid-air, resulting in a violent fall to the court. He was visibly in agony, writhing in pain as the crowd watched in stunned silence.

Morant showcased his warrior spirit, refusing to leave the game before taking his free throws. Clearly hobbled, the Grizzlies' star point guard stepped to the line as the home crowd erupted in support, applauding the determination of their leader.

After sinking his free throws, Morant headed to the locker room and did not return for the remainder of the first half. The Grizzlies later confirmed that he would miss the rest of the game, having been diagnosed with a hip injury.

The former Murray State standout saw his night cut short after logging just 15:32 minutes of action. During his time on the court, Morant was outstanding, helping set the offensive tone for Memphis alongside Scottie Pippen Jr.

Before his early exit, Morant tallied 11 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 1 of 4 from beyond the arc, and 2 of 4 from the free throw line. He also contributed one rebound and five assists, making a significant impact in his limited minutes.