The Memphis Grizzlies prepare to host the Houston Rockets tonight at 8:30 PM CT. With his recent struggle, fans are curious about star point guard Ja Morant’s participation in the game. After a challenging January, where Memphis surged to a 11-3 record, the team aims to gain momentum against the Rockets.
Morant’s availability is crucial for the Grizzlies as they fight to improve their position in a competitive Western Conference. Recent updates indicate that Morant is listed as probable for tonight’s matchup. He is in the starting lineup for the team and will grace the court. However, Memphis is coming after suffering two losses to Houston earlier in the month.
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The Grizzlies will be without some key players in the FedEx Forum. Marcus Smart and Vince Williams Jr. are out due to injuries. And the team is more likely to need Morant’s services. Similarly, the Rockets arrive in Memphis fresh off an unbeaten road trip and are also dealing with injury concerns. Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams are both questionable for tonight’s game.
Houston enters the contest riding high with a perfect 3-0 record on their current road trip. They currently stand at the second seed in the Western Conference. And the Grizzlies are sitting just 1.5 games behind Houston in the Western Conference standings.
Grizzlies Coach Addresses Ja Morant’s Recent Struggles
While the team is putting out impressive performances, Ja Morant is not. The star guard is still at an underwhelming pace despite the team’s impressive record of six wins in their last seven games. He has not been playing anywhere around his usual level.
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Over the past five games, Morant has averaged just 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 3.6 rebounds, with shooting splits taking a significant dip in his offensive production. After returning from injury earlier this month, it’s clear that Morant is still working through the lingering effects. However, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins recently addressed recent struggles of the superstar guard.
“He’s working his way back. I think his intensity has been there every single game. We just got to get him going. That’s on me to jumpstart him. I know he and I have had great conversations,” Jenkins told Memphis’ reporter.
I asked Taylor Jenkins about Ja Morant’s recent play:
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“He’s working his way back. I think his intensity has been there every single game. We just got to get him going. That’s on me to jumpstart him. I know he and I have had great conversations. (Cont.)…
Jenkins maintains a positive outlook despite the rising demand from the team. And Morant is just one breakout game away from rolling things back in his favour. And he is most likely to imitate his peak showing during the matchup against the Houston Rockets.
