The Memphis Grizzlies, led by Ja Morant, are aiming to extend their winning streak as they face the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite a challenging season with 160 missed games due to injuries, the most in the league, the Grizzlies hold a record of 9-19 but have been undefeated in the three games since Morant's return, including a victory against the Pelicans where Morant hit a game-winner. Morant, who averaged 28 points per game in his first week back, has been named the Western Conference player of the week. The Grizzlies are also undefeated against the spread since Morant's return and are looking to cover +4.5 vs. the Pelicans in the upcoming game. Guard Marcus Smart could potentially return from a left foot sprain that sidelined him for 16 games, providing further reinforcement. The Grizzlies' next games are against Denver, LA Clippers, and Sacramento.
UPDATE: Ja Morant earns the NBA’s player of the week in his first week back from suspension. He went 3-0 and averaged 28 points per game. https://t.co/O7TWl8GqBX
Ja Morant earns player of the week in his first week back from suspension. He went 3-0 & averaged 28 PPG 🔥 https://t.co/a0US0Xp1mb
Ja Morant and Joel Embiid named Players of the Week #JaMorant https://t.co/L5qXetk4jt
Ja Morant was just named Western Conference player of the week and I don’t see him slowing down tonight, so I’m predicting some points points points in today’s parlay. @DKSportsbook #dkpartner https://t.co/TIbliFi2yb
Last week Ja Morant hit a game-winner to beat the Pelicans. @kelwright & @WillGuillory preview tonight's rematch between the Grizzlies and Pelicans. 📺: @GrizzOnBally | https://t.co/BCMeiEQ2pp https://t.co/UqqNUZuhBz
NBA Players of the Week for Week 9. West: Ja Morant (@memgrizz) East: Joel Embiid (@sixers) https://t.co/LNXV4DhaDN
Ja Morant has been named player of the week in his first week back Tough 🔥 https://t.co/MJNXByuUZB
REPORT: Ja Morant and Joel Embiid named players of the week. https://t.co/kSfeecM17V
"One game at time. We're playing very good teams and we just got to play our brand of basketball." @santialdama sits down with @MyMikeCheck ahead of tonight's game against the Pelicans. https://t.co/08MWoMfv7I
Caught up with Santi Aldama at today’s shootaround to recap last week’s win at New Orleans and look ahead to tonight’s return trip as @memgrizz look to extend 3-game win streak. Coming soon to @grindcitymedia https://t.co/7ebZKBdjd5 https://t.co/vEnDv9jPYI
The Grizzlies are undefeated against the spread since Ja's return. Can they cover +4.5 vs. the Pelicans tonight? 🤔 https://t.co/ZGGVgcrxnx
"I think [the Memphis Grizzlies] can still make it happen." @KOT4Q reacts to Ja Morant's return 🤔 📺: https://t.co/wdT8I0ST8g https://t.co/gsdFwuUk5u
A week ago, Ja hits game-winner at New Orleans his first game back. Can @memgrizz return for post-Christmas encore? Our @grindcitymedia Grizz Game Day coverage starts soon and keeps you updated all day. -Shootaround Sitdown -GameDay Update -Courtside Road Report Ride with us! https://t.co/x0wB6x1zch
ja morant is playing basketball today so glad to see him back out there the game moves with or without players but he is definitely a game changer like cam newton said
The Grizzlies are slowly starting to get healthy. 160 missed games this season, no. 1 in the league. 9-19 but 3-0 since Ja Morant returned last week. Next 4: at New Orleans, at Denver, at LA Clippers and Sacramento https://t.co/FGi4RTmU8k
Grizzlies upgrade guard Marcus Smart for Tuesday’s game vs. Pelicans, setting up his possible return from a left foot sprain. He’s missed 16 games. https://t.co/Kz9tnalhyb
Ja Morant, Grizzlies aim to keep Pelicans down https://t.co/bptL4KgVe1 https://t.co/3XMZqF3iKo