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Ja Morant's Injury Threatens NBA Award Chances

1/18/2025

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Ja Morant's sore right foot kept him sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch, marking his 18th missed game this season. This absence jeopardizes his chances for NBA postseason awards, requiring players to compete in at least 65 games. Despite this setback, Morant boasts impressive averages of 21.4 points and 7.5 assists, helping Memphis secure third place in the Western Conference.

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Ja Morant's sore right foot kept him sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch, marking his 18th missed game this season. This absence jeopardizes his chances for NBA postseason awards, requiring players to compete in at least 65 games. Despite this setback, Morant boasts impressive averages of 21.4 points and 7.5 assists, helping Memphis secure third place in the Western Conference.