Keep in mind when Ja Morant stated he wasn’t dunking anymore? A lot for that. The Memphis Grizzlies star had his finest dunk of the season in opposition to the Boston Celtics simply days after that viral quote, and he’s continued attacking the basket all 12 months. Nowadays, Morant would possibly choose unleashing a 360 layup moderately than going for the massive slam, however he’s nonetheless able to getting up with the most effective of them.
The Grizzlies’ showdown with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday evening was stuffed with unbelievable moments, like Chris Paul actually forcing Victor Wembanyama to tie up Zach Edey for a leap ball. The most effective play of the sport didn’t rely. With two minutes left within the fourth quarter, the refs known as a foul on Spurs guard Stephon Fort as he was defending Morant’s drive.
Morant saved charging to the paint anywway, the place the 7’5 Wembanyama was standing to guard the rim. Perhaps Morant didn’t hear the whistle, as a result of he exploded off the bottom of a rub-in dunk over Wembanyama. Watch the play right here:
I’m shaking my head on the refs for calling that foul. Morant vs. Wembanyama on the rim is pretty much as good because it will get.
For my cash, Coby White’s game-winning dunk over Wembanyama continues to be the most effective poster on the Spurs large’s head. Morant’s would have been much more spectacular if it counted.
The Grizzlies beat the Spurs, 129-115. Morant had 21 factors within the win, whereas Wembanyama completed with simply 13 factors within the loss.
