In the world of basketball, where moments can define a season, Ja Morant electrified fans once again during an intense game against the San Antonio Spurs. Ricky O’Donnell, veteran basketball analyst at SB Nation, has witnessed plenty of thrilling action throughout his coverage of sports for over a decade.
Blazing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently said he was done with stunt dunks, but he proved that words have little value with a phenomenal slam against the Boston Celtics a few days later late. Although Morant has shown a predilection for technical layups of late, his ability to gain height remains undeniable.
The meeting between the Grizzlies and Spurs was filled with thrilling moments, including Chris Paul showing his toughness by forcing Victor Wembanyama into a jump ball with Zach Edey. However, the piece de resistance had to be Morant’s daring drive to the basket, which unfortunately went uncounted due to a controversial foul called on Spurs guard Stephon Castle less than two minutes in. the end of the last quarter.
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As Morant rushed toward the basket, Wembanyama, at 2.26 meters tall, remained firm in the paint, ready to defend the rim. It looked like Morant was playing through the whistle, darting for a stunning dunk over the giant Wembanyama. Fans and commentators shake their heads, lamenting the missed opportunity for what could have been a legendary showdown at the basket.
Although Morant’s dunk was not officially recorded, many in the basketball community argue that Coby White’s game-winning dunk over Wembanyama remains the benchmark for posterization of the Spurs giant. Still, one can’t help but wonder how much more spectacular Morant’s action would have been had it been counted.
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In the end, it was the Grizzlies who emerged victorious, winning 129-115 against the Spurs. Morant scored a respectable 21 points in the win, contrasting sharply with the performance of Wembanyama, who finished with just 13 points in the loss.
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