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Thunder Secure 3-0 Series Lead as Grizzlies Lose Ja Morant to Injury

Oklahoma City overcame a 29-point deficit in Game 3, while Memphis star Ja Morant is ruled out for Game 4 with a hip injury.

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after falling to the court during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) lays on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Ja Morant was pictured on crutches after leaving the game.
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Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 29-point first-half deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-108 in Game 3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead.
  • Ja Morant suffered a left hip contusion after a midair collision with Luguentz Dort late in the first half and has been ruled out for Game 4, per ESPN sources.
  • Without Morant, the Grizzlies were outscored 63-31 in the second half, squandering their 67-40 lead at the time of his injury.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren added 26 and 24 points, respectively, to fuel the comeback.
  • The Grizzlies, now facing a historically insurmountable 0-3 deficit, must play Game 4 on Saturday without their franchise star.