Ja Morant scores 52, makes history in win over Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) is defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Memphis forward Brandon Clarke (15), assisted by forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after a shot in the game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) looks to shoot against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives between San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) and guard Dejounte Murray (5) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant jumps to shoot between San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) and center Jakob Poeltl (25) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) jumps to shoot between San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) and center Jakob Poeltl (25) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) and forward Keldon Johnson (3) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives between San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) and guard Dejounte Murray (5) on Feb. 28, 2022, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Ja Morant made Grizzlies history and another highlight reel with a 52-point performance Monday night.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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