Ja Morant Made Memphis Grizzlies History Against Pacers

Ja Morant made Memphis Grizzlies history.

Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) embraces with New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (left) after the game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Indiana Pacers in Tennessee.

The Grizzlies won by a score of 136-121.

Ja Morant finished his day with 19 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block while shooting 6/13 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

He also made Grizzlies history.

Via StatMamba: "Ja Morant becomes the 3rd player in Grizzlies history to reach 6,000 PTS & 2,000 AST.

Joining Mike Conley & Marc Gasol."

Ja Morant becomes the 3rd player in Grizzlies history to reach 6,000 PTS & 2,000 AST.

Joining Mike Conley & Marc Gasol. pic.twitter.com/JuBCX2YvIK

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) December 1, 2024

With the victory, the Grizzlies improved to 14-7 in their first 21 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.

They are in the middle of a six-game winning streak.

Via StatMuse: "Memphis Grizzlies:

— 6 straight wins
— Longest win streak in West
— 3 seed
— 2 games back from the 1 seed

Ja has only played in half their games."

Memphis Grizzlies:

— 6 straight wins
— Longest win streak in West
— 3 seed
— 2 games back from the 1 seed

Ja has only played in half their games. pic.twitter.com/lm4gLpe271

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 1, 2024

Morant is averaging 21.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in his first 11 games of the season.

Dec 1, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and guard Desmond Bane (22) react during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies will now head on the road to visit Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday evening in Texas.

Crew Closed 'em out 〽️

5 🐻's with 5+ assists
7 🐻's in double figures pic.twitter.com/jwGsxHtOMh

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 1, 2024

Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.

He is in his sixth NBA season (all with Memphis).

The two-time NBA All-Star has led the Grizzlies to the playoffs in three of his first five seasons.

Last year, Morant only appeared in nine games.