Pure entertainers are rare in sports nowadays. However, the NBA boasts of having one of the best entertainers in the world. It is none other than Ja Morant.
The Memphis Grizzlies star made the headlines this season with his dunks and eye-catching play. Unsurprisingly, he is doing the same in the NBA playoffs.
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During the second game of the playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Morant grabbed all the attention. In the 4th quarter of the match, he set up his teammate for a three pointer that got them back into the game and ultimately led them over the Timberwolves.
This pass by Ja is unfuckingbelievable pic.twitter.com/lR5jVSfZXk
— Leigh Ellis (@LeighEllis) April 22, 2022
With this amazing pass, NBA Twitter has gone into a frenzy. While many are calling his pass unbelievable, some are calling it the moment that turned the game on its head.
Ja Morant torches the Timberwolves defence
Despite leading the Memphis Grizzlies by 26 points during the game, the Minnesota Timberwolves ended up losing the game 104-95 on their home court.
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Although Ja Morant did not have his best nights, he managed to pull off a moment of magic. The Timberwolves led the Grizzlies 83-80 during the 4th quarter when Morant rallied the entire defence.
Furthermore, he pulled off a shocking pass to his teammate Desmond Bane, who made no mistake in converting the three pointer.
Interestingly enough, this is the biggest playoff comeback in Grizzlies history. This win puts them in the driver’s seat for game 4 in the 7 match series.
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Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 26 points that include 7 3-pointers. On the other hand, Morant registered a handy triple double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns had an outing to forget as he registered only 8 points for the night. D’Angelo Russell led the Timberwolves with 22 points and 8 assists. (Source: ESPN)
Fans react to Morant’s defence shattering pass
With Ja Morant taking matters into his own hands and pulling off one of the passes of the season, NBA Twitter was flooded. Here are some of the best reactions.
Game was over after this https://t.co/YQBK2zkXAO
— Jon Couey (@CorgoCouey) April 22, 2022
These passes happen, but to be able to have the ball out so far away from his body like he has it is only possible with some BIG hands!! This is way more difficult than most of the other passes like this.
— Greg Stapleton (@tallguyGreg) April 22, 2022
ja not having his best game, that turnover and missed three hurt, but if memphis comes back and wins this one…
— Jordan Tierney (@jordantyranny) April 22, 2022
and this pass… chef's kisssss
This is that NBA Street V2 pass https://t.co/7S3DvgvqP6
— Abhay (@sfwarriorsfan) April 22, 2022
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— Alex Humphrey (@a_humphrey23) April 22, 2022
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