Grizzlies Lose Game 3, Morant Injured

The Memphis Grizzlies lost 114-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs after Ja Morant suffered a left hip contusion late in the second quarter following a collision with Lu Dort and did not return. The Grizzlies had led by as many as 29 points before Morant's exit, but their offense faltered and they ultimately lost, falling behind 3-0 in the series. Morant scored 15 points and tallied five assists in 16 minutes before leaving the game and was later seen departing the arena on crutches. The play that caused his injury was reviewed and ruled a common foul. Scotty Pippen Jr. stepped up with a season-high 28 points for Memphis, but it was not enough to secure the win. Morant's status for Game 4 is uncertain as he undergoes further evaluation.