Ja Morant Leaves Game With Hamstring Injury

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant exited their 131-114 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right hamstring injury sustained during an alley-oop attempt in the third quarter. Morant fell awkwardly under the basket, prompting him to signal for a substitution, and he did not return to the game after being ruled doubtful. The Grizzlies managed to secure the win despite Morant's early departure, improving their season record to 5-4, with both Jaylen Wells and Josh Jackson Jr. contributing 20 points each. While LeBron James led the Lakers with 39 points, the focus remains on Morant's injury status, which is still unclear. Reports indicate he is undergoing evaluation, and further updates on his condition are anticipated. Morant had been averaging 20.7 points, 9.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds prior to this game, having returned from a challenging previous season.