SAN ANTONIO — Mission to find Santi Aldama was in effect. Memphis Grizzlies players knew it was time to locate their red-hot teammate. As for Aldama, he knew the time was right after his first shot attempt. That shot was an air ball 3-pointer.
Playing without Ja Morant and Santi Aldama, who were sidelined with illnesses, the Grizzlies topped the Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies provided an injury update on Ja Morant ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Memphis (30-15) has won five straight games, while Utah (10-32) has lost four straight and is in last place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 12-7 this season when Morant does not play and 18-8 when he's in the lineup.
Chris Herrington: Jenkins says Santi Aldama and Ja Morant have cold symptoms and will both be out tonight. Tomorrow night uncertain. If he ever wants to give it a try, Ja Morant might make for one hell of a defensive back. - 8:59 PM
Grizzlies announce Ja Morant is out tonight. But his absence also has big implications for All-NBA eligibility.Source: Twitter @mikecwright What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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The Grizzlies had three players score 20+ points: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Santi Aldama. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 19 points in the game. It was an all-around team performance that the ...
PM Ja Morant is not dunking (unless he's mad and wants to make a statement). Then he's definitely dunking. It's getting CHIP-PY. Ja is loving every minute of enforcer Edey - 8:51 PM Double technicals to Ja Morant and Keyonte George.
Ja Morant is available today against MinnesotaSource: Twitter @GrizzliesPR What’s the buzz on Twitter? Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM The Grizzlies played 11
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