Ja Morant hit several clutch baskets on his way to a 35-point performance that helped oust the Warriors and Steph Curry and sent the Grizzlies into the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Memphis Grizzlies are headed to the playoffs because Ja Morant delivered in the biggest moment of his young career. The 21-year-old scored 35 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists in a thrilling 117-112 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors. The win not only gave the Grizzlies the eighth and final seed in the Western Conference playoffs, it gave Morant the added bonus of toppling two-time MVP Stephen Curry and a proud Warriors group in the process. With the Grizzlies clinging to a 110-109 lead late in overtime, Morant hit two straight running 10-foot floaters, including one with 4.5 seconds left that sealed the deal. He had 15 points total in the fourth quarter and overtime.
