The Memphis Grizzlies managed to defeat the Dallas Mavericks and stop the side from going on a three-game winning streak. With this win, the Grizzlies sparked a three-game winning streak of their own as they continue to play without their leading scorer, Ja Morant. However, after spending time away from the team, Morant was welcomed back by his teammates as well as Mavericks star Kyrie Irving, making NBA fans hopeful for his return.
The Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 112-108. Both teams played shorthanded as the Grizzlies played without Ja Morant whereas the Mavericks did not have Luka Doncic. The Mavs star had been ruled out due to a contusion in his left thigh.
Kyrie Irving shares a heartfelt moment with Ja Morant
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?Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving were seen sharing a moment together after the game. Morant had been suspended for eight games by the league after he was accused of flashing a firearm on social media. Having served his suspension,?he is currently undergoing a return-to-play conditioning program, according to a report by CBS Sports. Moreover, the team is positive that their leading scorer will be back for the game against Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
As Morant and Irving shared a moment after the game, fans could not help but get hopeful for the Grizzlies star. One fan commented, ?Kyrie know how Ja feels he can relate.?
While another fan dropped a comment saying, ?I love how our how NBA family supports Ja through this learning lesson regardless of soft love tough love he?s still a lot younger than most of us. Big Brothers gotta be around more. Don?t let it happen again though Ja.?
Here are a few more reactions from fans on YouTube.
?That was awesome sportsmanship there. Enemies inside the court, but mutual respect after the game.?
?I like that everyone is friends in the league?play a good hard game within the 48 mins, get paid, and be homies off the court, makes sense to me.?
?Wow. With Ja?s week and a half off you can certainly tell he?s a completely changed man. That much time away would change anybody. Good for him.?
?Kyrie is the man.?
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Fans appreciated Irving taking the time to talk to Morant.
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Prior to the Ja Morant speculations and rumors, Kyrie Irving dealt with something similar. Irving was suspended after he shared a link to a movie that many claimed to be anti-Semitic, resulting in plenty of controversy around the 30-year-old.
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Amid the controversy, Nike dropped the then-Brooklyn Nets star. Now that Irving has been able to put it behind him, it was good to see him give Morant some advice. Fans are hoping that Morant soon graces the side with his presence on the hardwood. Moreover, now that the season has almost come to a close, fans expect the star to help the Grizzlies make a deep playoff run.