Ja Morant’s first showdown with his old squad as a Portland Trail Blazer just got absolutely torpedoed, with the star guard getting ruled out with a left hamstring injury. This isn’t just a bump in the road; it’s a gut punch for the Blazers, and it happened right there in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Hamstring Pull Stymies Morant’s Big Night
Man, you gotta feel for Morant. He was out there, back against his former team, trying to show what he’s all about in Portland. But fate had other plans. During that fourth quarter, the team officially pulled him, confirming the hamstring issue. You could just feel the air go out of the building. He gave it everything he had for 23 minutes on the court, putting up a solid 14 points, grabbing two boards, and dishing out three assists. But then, poof, just like that, his night, and his highly anticipated reunion, was over.
What’s Next For The Blazers And Ja?
This is one of those moments that leaves you just shaking your head. First time facing the Grizzlies as a Blazer, and he can’t even finish the game. It’s a real bummer, and you know the Blazers’ medical staff is already on it. This injury is fresh, and everyone’s holding their breath for more info. What’s the severity? How long will he be out? That’s the million-dollar question right now. The team has promised updates, so keep those eyes peeled. We’re all gonna be glued to our phones waiting to hear the latest on Morant.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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