The Memphis Grizzlies announced the status of superstar guard Ja Morant for their upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Morant took a hard

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games.

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 132-124 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday (12/27). Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 33 points, while Ja Morant added 25 before exiting in the third quarter due to a right shoulder injury.

College football's newest (and strangest) tradition did not disappoint, with Cinnamon Roll chosen to be consumed by victorious Iowa State. The scuffle began when Nurkić elbowed Dallas' Daniel Gafford in the jaw and was called for an offensive foul.

They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Pelicans 104-88. If the Grizzlies keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 22-10 in no time. On the other hand, the Pelicans will have to make due with a 5-27 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

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