Ja Morant joins Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Tracy McGrady in elite club list

Ja Morant created history in Game 2 of Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz series. point guard scored 47 points against Jazz which makes him second-youngest player in NBA to score 45 points or more in a playoff game. His performance against Utah is a franchise record for most points scored in a single playoff game. young guard from Murray State was drafted 2nd overall in 2019 by Memphis Grizzlies, he had a brilliant first year and was also awarded as Rookie of Year.

Ja Morant joins elite company of some of games greatest players and is one of only 5 players to have scored 40 points or more at 21 or younger. He joins Lebron James, Luka Doncic, Tracy McGrady and Magic Johson. Ja's inclusion in list proves how good a player he can be. He went on to score 26 points in Game 1 which helped m take a lead in series. His 47 points were, however, t eugh as Memphis lost Game 2, tying Grizzlies vs Jazz series.

Ja Morant stats

Ja Morant averd 19.1 points this season while shooting 44.9% from field. His stats have improved from his rookie year and he has only grown to be better as a player. 6'3" guard has averd 7.4 dimes this season and has played a big role in Grizzlies Playoff run this year. Ja's scoring ability in clutch makes him a really special player to watch. His 35-point performance in play-in game against Golden States Warriors was a  good example of his abilities as guard kcked down few important shots in clutch. Ar amazing part of his game is his athleticism. Ja Morant does t have big height advant, but his ability to dunk and catch lobs is truly a joy to watch.

NBA Playoffs 2021 status

teams that made ir way through play-in games were placed 7th and 8th on standings which means that y will have to face top 2 seeds of respective conference. At end of today's game, all franchises have finished playing ir second game of 1st round series. teams will w switch home courts for Game 3 and Game 4. Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks are only teams that have taken a 2-0 lead in ir respective series, rest of teams are all tied after Game 2.