Morant appeared to injure himself during the second half of the Warriors' 142-112 win in Game 3 at Chase Center. After the game, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins accused Warriors guard Jordan Poole of malicious intent by injuring Morant on a play in which he "yanked" the star guard's knee.
What did Ja Morant do to his knee?
Morant injured his knee in the second half of Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Warriors. Jenkins confirmed that the injury occurred when Warriors guard Jordan Poole yanked on Morant's knee when seemingly swiping for the ball.
Why did Ja not play?
All-Star point guard Ja Morant has been ruled out due to the knee injury that kept him out of Game 4. The 2019 second overall pick got injured at the end of Game 3 and did not return.
Did Poole cause Morant's injury?
Poole and the Warriors denied he intentionally tried to hurt Morant. Morant, who finished seventh in the NBA Most Valuable Player voting Wednesday, was limited to just 57 games this season. He also missed 12 games due to a sprained left knee on Nov. 26.
Did Poole grab JA's knee?
Jordan Poole definitely grabbed and pulled Ja Morant's knee; whether he intended to hurt him isn't the point. The Golden State Warriors blew out the Memphis Grizzlies to take a 2-1 series lead on Saturday, and that was not the only loss Memphis suffered.
42 related questions foundWill Jordan Poole be suspended?
The Athletic was first to report that Poole won't be suspended and will be available for Game 4 on Monday at Chase Center (9 p.m., TNT). Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday that there's "probably a really good chance" Morant won't play Monday.
Is Jordan Poole injured?
Wes Goldberg: Jordan Poole (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to probable. Draymond Green is questionable with left knee soreness. Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagic are also questionable.
How did Morant get bone bruise?
Morant appeared to injure himself during the second half of the Warriors' 142-112 win in Game 3 at Chase Center. After the game, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins accused Warriors guard Jordan Poole of malicious intent by injuring Morant on a play in which he "yanked" the star guard's knee.
Is Morant injured?
Morant is doubtful to return during the postseason after injuring his knee in Game 3. Unable to verify your NBA partner.
Is JA playing?
Ja Morant has been ruled out for the game, and as of 2:30 Eastern Time, he remains on the injury report as ruled out due to a knee injury. The All-Star point guard injured his knee at the end of Game 3, and he has not returned since then.
Did Ja Morant play Game 5?
Ja Morant was relegated to the sidelines during Game 5 against the Warriors but he was the first to make it to the keyboard as soon as the final buzzers sounded. After watching the Memphis Grizzlies hand the Warriors a 39-point loss as FedExForum, Morant was excited to see his team force a Game 6.
Is Ja out for Game 6?
Ja Morant has been ruled out for Game 6 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors. The Memphis Grizzlies will be in San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series on Friday night.
Is Ja Morant done for the season?
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2 days agoMorant (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise on his right knee and is considered doubtful to return for the remainder of the playoffs, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Did ja get hurt last night?
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is set to miss Game 4 of his team's second-round series against the Golden State Warriors with right knee soreness. Morant injured his knee in the second half of Saturday's Game 3 loss to the Warriors.
Did Jordan Poole grab Ja Morant's knee?
Jordan Poole definitely grabbed and yanked Ja Morant's knee; whether he intended to hurt him isn't the point. The Golden State Warriors blew out the Memphis Grizzlies to take a 2-1 series lead on Saturday, and that might not have been the only loss Memphis suffered.
Will Ja Morant play Game 4?
The Memphis Grizzlies have officially announced that star point guard Ja Morant will not play Game 4 vs. the Golden State Warriors, due to his knee injury.
Is Ja out for the playoffs?
Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Out For Rest of Playoffs - Blazer's Edge.
How is Ja Morant doing?
Morant (knee) has been diagnosed with a bone bruise on his right knee and is considered doubtful to return for the remainder of the playoffs, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Morant (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against Golden State, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
When did'Ja Morant get hurt?
The team released a statement that read, "Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exited during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 7 at Golden State with right knee soreness. Morant underwent an MRI, and subsequent evaluation has revealed a bone bruise in his right knee.
What causes a bone bruise in your knee?
Knee contusions are the result of heavy impact to the knee, usually from a blow or fall that damages the soft tissues (such as the blood vessels) or bone. Following impact, blood spills into the tendons, tissue, and muscles in your knee. A knee contusion can also be accompanied by scrapes and skin tears.
Did Poole get suspended?
Warriors guard Jordan Poole won't face any discipline from the NBA for a play involving Grizzlies star Ja Morant in Game 3 on Saturday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweets.
Will Poole be suspended?
Poole will not be subject to any disciplinary action from the NBA following his swipe at Ja Morant's right knee during Saturday's Game 3 win over the Grizzlies, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
