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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The hardwood battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and the LA Clippers intensifies this Friday, marking the second clash in their four-game series this season. With the Grizzlies in front 1-0, Ja Morant’s comeback to the Memphis team makes it harder for Tyronn Lue’s Clippers. Since Ja Morant came back, the Grizzlies won four games in a row.

Recently, the team lost to the Denver Nuggets when Morant wasn’t there. This shows how important he is to their wins.

Lue’s warning hails the resurgence of Morant and the Grizzlies

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In the moments leading up to the clash, Clippers’ head coach Tyronn Lue shared his perspective on the challenge posed by the reinvigorated Memphis squad. Lue agrees that Morant’s coming back helped the team a lot. He said it made the whole Grizzlies team feel much more confident.

“It’s still early in the season… With the play-in, that’s a team you don’t want to see them in the first round,” Lue reportedly said. He pointed out how stepping up against an improved Memphis group can affect later parts of the competition.

 

Friday’s game in Los Angeles is very important for the Grizzlies and should be Morant’s fifth game of this season. Morant has been amazing, scoring an average of 28.8 points each game with 5.3 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and stealing or blocking 1 per match. He also has a strong field goal percentage of 50.6 percent, which shows how well he plays the game.

Morant’s impact on Clippers showdown

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In the arena of statistics against the LA Clippers, Ja Morant emerges as the linchpin for the Memphis Grizzlies. Having contested 11 games, Morant boasts a commendable 6-5 record against the formidable Western Conference contenders. Morant averaged 22.5,  4 rebounds, 6.2 assists points per game, with good accuracy of 50.5%. He shows his range and ability to score in different ways.

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During this season, the young player hasn’t yet played against the Clippers. This makes everyone excited to see how his improved game might affect their upcoming showdown.

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Morant’s few games against the Clippers suggest his big impact on the Grizzlies’ team. When Morant wasn’t there for the first 25 games, the team had a hard time. They lost more than they won with a record of 3-10. Morant came back and did really well, getting four wins in a row. As the Grizzlies prepare to play against the famous Clippers, it’s clear Morant is important. He can be a big help for Memphis in their hunt to win games.