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Ja Morant Leaves Play-In Game Against Warriors With Ankle Injury

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant suffered an ankle injury during the team's 7-8 Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 16, 2025
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The Memphis Grizzlies overturned a 20-point deficit to come within one point of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter of their 7-8 Play-In Tournament matchup. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies comeback was adversely affected when point guard Ja Morant went down with an ankle injury after landing on Buddy Hield’s foot after a shot attempt.

Ja Morant went down with an apparent ankle injury 🙏 pic.twitter.com/IPnUoMM9Fz

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2025

Morant went out with the score at 81-82 in the Warriors’ favor. The quarter ended 91-94, with the Warriors slightly increasing their advantage ahead of what will be an action-packed fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies will be without their franchise star as Morant couldn’t move well after suffering the injury, and even if he pushed through to return, he’ll be heavily limited in what he can do.

Morant scored 18 points (7-14 FG) with two rebounds and two assists in 25:28 minutes of action. He was their primary offensive option alongside Desmond Bane, but he will not be able to help the Grizzlies close this one out and secure the No. 7 seed in the Playoffs.

This game is important, as the winner will face the inexperienced Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That’s far better than having to play another elimination Play-In game against the winner of the 9-10 matchup or facing the OKC Thunder in the first round, so both sides are motivated to seal this win.

If Ja Morant can’t return to this game, it’s likely he has a small absence anyway to heal up from the injury. This means he’ll likely miss the final Play-In Game if the Grizzlies lose to the Warriors, endangering the Grizzlies’ season as they don’t own their own first-round pick this season.

Even if the Grizzlies hold on for the win, they’ll be heavy underdogs in the first round without Morant. He’s had a solid season, averaging 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists over the year. He had come into a purple patch of form in recent weeks after the Grizzlies made a bold head coaching change in March. 

His health has been a major concern over his career. He’s never played over 67 games in a season, reaching only 50 this year. Even his 67 games played happened in his shortened rookie season, so his injury concerns have been persisting for a while.

Morant re-entered the game with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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