Ja Morant ankle injury: Memphis star carried to locker room vs. Thunder / News - Basketnews.com

Ja Morant exited the game against Oklahoma City Thunder early due to an ankle injury.

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant posted 19 points and 11 assists on 5-for-20 shooting before hobbling to the locker room due to a left ankle injury with 3:09 remaining in the game.

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After a floater at the rim, he could be seen landing on his feet in pain. Morant appeared to get his feet tangled with Luguentz Dort.

He was helped to the locker room and did not return to the court.

The 23-year-old Morant is playing his best career basketball, averaging 29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.

The Grizzlies won last night's game 121-110 to improve to a 10-6 record.

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