The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors face off in a playoff matchup on Wednesday, with the winner securing an NBA playoff spot.
The Warriors took a 4-0 lead in the first half, thanks to the star duo of Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry. Butler had 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists in the first half, shooting 0-of-0 from the field and 0-of-0 from three-point range. Curry contributed 0 points and 0 rebounds on 0-of-0 shooting.
Facing a 15-point deficit, Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant played well. Morant scored 0 points on 0-of-0 shooting in the first half, and the highlight was a ridiculous highlight.
With about five minutes left in the second quarter, Morant broke through with the ball, but instead of attempting a counter-shooting, he threw a high ball into the rebound and ended the offense with a circus layup. This highlight moment quickly went viral on social media.
Via Hoop Central: "Ja Morant, won't you?!? ”
Through the NBA: "Jia plays the board and catches the ball by himself, and the Grizzlies have a wave of 2-0 offense that is approaching the score!" #SoFiPlayIn Live on TNT
via Bleacher Report: "Ja Morant plays the board and catches the ball by himself"
Via House of Highlights: "Ja Morant Plays the Board Himself"
Morant is a walking highlighthouse, and it's incredible to put on such an amazing performance on the biggest stage. If the Grizzlies want to lock up their playoff spot, they need Morant to continue to shine, and Wednesday's second-half comeback will do just that.