Ja Morant gets ejected for talking to fan vs. Thunder / News - Basketnews.com

Ja Morant picked up his second technical foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder for having a conversation with a fan sitting on the courtside.

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Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant received two technical fouls in quick succession in the final minute of the second quarter when the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted Memphis Saturday night.

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Morant's second technical foul came as Eugene Omoruyi was at the free-throw line with 43 seconds left before halftime.

The 23-year-old was turned toward the corner of the court, apparently talking to fans near courtside when he was called for his second technical. He has not said anything to the referee but was kicked out of the game.

Morant raised his arms in disbelief and smiled as Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins and guard Dillon Brooks argued with officials, with Brooks drawing a technical of his own.

Morant finished with just six points, a season-low, on 3-of-10 shooting.

OKC snapped their five-game losing streak with a 115-109 victory over the Grizzlies.

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