Overview
- Morant repeatedly told reporters to "go ask the coaching staff" about his struggles and usage, saying, "According to them, probably don't play me, honestly."
- He finished with eight points on 3-for-14 shooting and seven assists in 30:58 during a 117-112 loss to the Lakers.
- Through six games he is averaging a career-low 28.5 minutes and has not exceeded 31:33 in any appearance this season.
- Memphis led 69-55 at halftime after a 27-4 surge, but the Lakers and Luka Dončić, who scored 44, overturned the deficit in the second half.
- Iisalo ended his postgame availability before taking questions on Morant's remarks, and Morant said nothing is wrong with him physically.