Something has to give soon as the Grizzlies are shooting 33.9% over the past 15 games (23rd overall). Morant has been a steadying presence during this difficult stretch though. Jenkins emphasized Morant’s toughness and adaptability, particularly as the team has dealt with injuries and frequent changes to its rotation.

Desmond Bane showed out with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists on 13-23 shooting, but star guard Ja Morant stole the spotlight. Morant dropped 32 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals on 11-23 shooting from the field,