Ja Morant delivered an early postseason highlight on Tuesday night in the Memphis Grizzlies’ play-in tournament matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
With five minutes to play in the second quarter and the Grizzlies fighting to come back, Morant drove into the lane only to find himself surrounded by Warriors defenders. Having stopped his dribble, Morant appeared to have nowhere to go, so he tossed the ball off the backboard, weaved past his defenders and finished the bucket on the other side of the basket.
It’s the type of highlight that only Morant can deliver.
Ja off the backboard to himself 🤯
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
13-2 @memgrizz run to keep it close!#SoFiPlayIn on TNT pic.twitter.com/8ZmtQDTIDO
The view of the play from behind the rim is even more incredible.
silly pic.twitter.com/wnIIpmWfgj
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) April 16, 2025
NBA fans were in awe of Morant’s display of athleticism.
Being uber acrobatic and knowing when to improvise is a deadly combination. #SoFiPlayIn https://t.co/Dr2pD8fAfh
— Andrew Brian Posadas (@AndrewBPosadas) April 16, 2025
bro what https://t.co/38FUm5aeW0
— ًًً (@bmcera) April 16, 2025
What is this man https://t.co/PNSrckmcdj
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) April 16, 2025
that’s one of the best plays i’ve ever seen man https://t.co/RPjHJDt49m
— 🐐 (@iamngolo) April 16, 2025
Ja out there playing above the rim blacktop hoops 😮💨😤 https://t.co/1fYiIeAih4
— Grown Simba 👽 (@Donndada20) April 16, 2025
Morant finished the first half with 15 points, and one impressive highlight that will be added to his career reel.
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