Top 5 scoring performances of Ja Morant's NBA career

#3 Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers (October 24, 2021)

Memphis Grizzlies vs LA Lakers

Ja Morant is currently leading the league in scoring, and looks to be on top of his game this season. The youngster has shown no mercy towards any team, and did the same against the LA Lakers on October 24. He put up 40 points against the Purple and Gold to keep the Memphis Grizzlies in the game.

Morant shot 13-21 from the field, and 71.4% from beyond the arc. However, his efforts went in vain, as Carmelo Anthony took control of the game, scoring 28 points to lead the Lakers to a win. Morant had a chance to tie the game, but missed two free throws, leading to Memphis' loss.

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#2 Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs (December 23, 2020)

San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant has been a part of all the highlight reels in the league, courtesy of his fiery dunks and brilliant ball handles. His performance against the San Antonio Spurs was full of that, as he scored 44 points on the night for the Grizzlies.

The youngster shot 18-27 from the field, and gave his all in the game. However, he lacked support from his teammates, especially the defense, which led to a 131-119 loss for the Grizzlies on the night.

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#1 Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz (May 26, 2021)

Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz - Game Two

Ja Morant entered his very first NBA playoffs during the 2020-21 season. There was much expectation from him, and the 22-year-old certainly lived up to that by putting up some incredible numbers against the Utah Jazz. Morant scored 47 points on the night, and shot 15-26 from the field during one such game in the said postseason series.

Ja Morant was unbelievable on the night, as he kept attacking the rim, and made it extremely tough for the Utah Jazz defenders. This performance from him is the best playoff performance by any player aged 21 or less in the league's history.

Earlier, LeBron James held this record when he registered 45 points in the 2006 NBA Playoffs. However, Morant's record-breaking night was not enough to help the Grizzlies to a win, as they were beaten 141-129 by the Utah Jazz.