Suspended eight games by the NBA for brandishing a gun in a video on Instagram, Ja Morant was back overnight from Wednesday to Thursday after serving his sentence. The Grizzlies point guard played 23 minutes in his team’s success, second in the Western Conference, against Houston (130-125).
Coming off the bench, Morant (23) scored 17 points, Memphis’ third best total, behind Jaren Jackson Jr (37 points) and Desmond Bane (20 points). He also stood out with 4 rebounds and 5 assists. A rather positive recovery therefore, after 20 days away from the parquet floors.
“Before the match, I did some meditation exercises, just to release my nerves and my emotions.Morant said after the game. When I entered, I appreciated the reaction of the supporters who supported me. I don’t have the words, but it made me feel good. »
