Overview

• Ja Morant injured his right ankle in the third quarter of the play-in game against the Golden State Warriors after landing on Buddy Hield's foot.
• The injury occurred as Morant drove to the basket and successfully made a floater while drawing a foul.
• Medical staff attended to Morant on the court, and he appeared to be in significant pain before limping to the bench.
• Despite the injury, Morant returned briefly to make his free throw, fulfilling league requirements, before being subbed out.
• The Grizzlies were closing a 20-point deficit at the time of the injury, with the Warriors leading 94-91 late in the third quarter.