NBA Fans React To Ja Morant's Performance In Pelicans-Grizzlies Game

Ja Morant returned to action against the Pelicans.

Dec 26, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) smiles at a fan as the end of regulation against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the New Orleans Pelicans in Tennessee.

The Grizzlies won by a score of 120-106 to improve to 13-7 in their first 20 games.

nahhhh that's ridiculous ja 😂🙌@JaMorant | @FDSN_Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/3gCg1xPLkf

— Grind City Media (@grindcitymedia) November 30, 2024

Ja Morant finished his night with 27 points, three rebounds, seven assists and three steals while shooting 10/18 from the field and 0/4 from the three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@Grizz_Lead: "JA MORANT IN THE GRIZZLIES WIN AGAINST THE PELICANS :

- 27 Points
- 10/18 FG
- 7 Assists
- 3 Steals
- +7 +/-
- 28 Minutes

THE ONE THEY CAN’T WAIT TO SEE…🥂"

JA MORANT IN THE GRIZZLIES WIN AGAINST THE PELICANS :

- 27 Points
- 10/18 FG
- 7 Assists
- 3 Steals
- +7 +/-
- 28 Minutes

THE ONE THEY CAN’T WAIT TO SEE…🥂 pic.twitter.com/jtmBvPumM4

— Grizz Lead (@Grizz_Lead) November 30, 2024

@BrysonWright3: "You don’t wanna be on that island with Ja Morant"

You don’t wanna be on that island with Ja Morant
pic.twitter.com/5wEVRNBwqA

— Bryson Wright (@BrysonWright3) November 30, 2024

@FastBreakForum1: "Missed watching Ja Morant so much last season. His burst and explosiveness is truly unmatched"

Missed watching Ja Morant so much last season. His burst and explosiveness is truly unmatched

— The Fast Break Forum (@FastBreakForum1) November 30, 2024

NBA: "Steal on one end.
And-1 on the other.

Another day at the office for Ja Morant 😤"

Steal on one end.
And-1 on the other.

Another day at the office for Ja Morant 😤

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📱 https://t.co/3Pbaf9dQVq pic.twitter.com/GxG8on0FkE

— NBA (@NBA) November 29, 2024

@grizzbum1: "Ja Morant is the best PG in the league. Argue with a wall"

Ja Morant is the best PG in the league. Argue with a wall

— Grizzbum (@grizzbum1) November 30, 2024

@ziptopher: "Ja Morant is Mike Conley with D. Rose/Westbrook PG athletisim"

Ja Morant is Mike Conley with D. Rose/Westbrook PG athletisim

— zipreme (@ziptopher) November 30, 2024

@EricTweetsNBA: "Ja Morant makes these and-ones look so routine"

Ja Morant makes these and-ones look so routine pic.twitter.com/eGuyq1dqpV

— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) November 29, 2024

@TheRealGrindNY: "Can’t wait til he’s fully unleashed"

Can’t wait til he’s fully unleashed

— The Real (@TheRealGrindNY) November 30, 2024

The Grizzlies are now in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

They have tied the Golden State Warriors for the third seed in the Western Conference.

Following the Pelicans, the Grizzlies will resume action on Sunday afternoon when they remain at home to host the Indiana Pacers.