Ja Morant was injured in the Memphis Grizzlies' preseason win over the Mavs

Memphis Grizzlies fans breathed a collective sigh of relief when Ja Morant returned to action in Monday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks late in the second quarter after missing five minutes of play with an ankle injury.

Morant quickly scored seven more points before finally ending the game early in the third quarter after limping off the court again.

An injury to the Grizzlies’ star point guard limited spectators from seeing much of the already short-handed new lineup, which is without the injured Jaren Jackson Jr., but the bench was able to step up with a solid performance.

Memphis defeated the Mavs 121-116 at the American Airlines Center.

Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting. Morant finished the game with 13 points and three assists.

Dallas played without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, among others. All Grizzlies players who had no injuries were available.

Zach Edey had six points and seven rebounds in his debut. He also had a block but had to deal with foul trouble.

The Grizzlies get two days off before hosting their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday (7 p.m. CT).

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks results updates

Jake LaRavia’s aggressive play

Jake LaRavia has been one of the biggest talkers in camp and he shows why in the fourth quarter. LaRavia has up to 14 points. His scoring prowess kept the Grizzlies in the lead late into the night against the Mavs. Memphis leads 117-114 with 1:44 left in the fourth quarter.

New faces

Rookie second-round pick Jaylen Wells is in the game for the first time. It didn’t take long for the celebrated sniper to make a three-pointer. Memphis leads a lineup without Scotty Pippen Jr. or Ja Morant. John Konchar started the quarter at point guard before Yuki Kawamura checked in with just over nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. He made a quick three-pointer, giving the Grizzlies a 101-99 lead. Memphis has a lead of two with 8:31 left in the fourth quarter.

Ja Morant limps off the floor

Ja Morant’s night seems to be over. After limping off the floor early in the second quarter, the Grizzlies star returned. He hobbled off again in the third quarter after throwing down a two-handed dunk.

Halftime Grizzlies 60, Mavs 60

Memphis got a scare when Ja Morant rolled his right ankle early in the second quarter, but he later returned. Brandon Clarke led the Grizzlies with 12 points. Scottie Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia also had eight points each off the bench.

End of first quarter: Grizzlies 32, Mavs 29

Memphis is showing signs of what its new offense could become. Quick decisions and ball movement led to nine assists on 13 baskets for the Grizzlies in the first quarter. The disadvantage is eight early ball losses. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with six points. Memphis is shooting 52.6% while Dallas is shooting 41.7% overall.

Zach Edey received two quick fouls

Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey will be tested early. The Mavs isolated Edey defensively on a substitution to Spencer Dinwiddie on Dallas’ first possession. Edey held his own, but that didn’t stop Dallas from attacking the center early. Edey picked up two quick fouls, his second foul coming after a drive to the basket by Naji Marshall. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins left him in the game. Memphis leads 12-10 with 6:53 left in the first quarter. Santi Aldama, starting in place of Jaren Jackson Jr., had five points.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks

Date: Monday, October 7th
Time: 7pm CT
Location: American Airlines Center

What channel is the Grizzlies vs. Mavs game on today?

TV channels: NBA League Pass
Streaming: Mavs.com
Radio: 92.9FM

Grizzlies vs Mavs betting odds

BetMGM lines and odds as of Monday:

Spread: Grizzlies -7.5
Over/under: 217.5
Money line: Grizzlies -300

Grizzlies vs. Mavs injury updates

Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring), Cam Spencer (ankle), GG Jackson (foot surgery), Vince Williams Jr. (left shin).

Mavs: Kyrie Irving (rest), Klay Thompson (rest), Luka Doncic (calf), PJ Washington (left hip), Maxi Kleber (left ankle), Dante Exum (right wrist), Kessler Edwards (left ankle), Brandon Williams (right calf).

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Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at [email protected]. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.

Ja Morant was injured in the Memphis Grizzlies’ preseason win over the Mavs

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks results updates

Jake LaRavia’s aggressive play

New faces

Ja Morant limps off the floor

Halftime Grizzlies 60, Mavs 60

End of first quarter: Grizzlies 32, Mavs 29

Zach Edey received two quick fouls

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks

What channel is the Grizzlies vs. Mavs game on today?

Grizzlies vs Mavs betting odds

Grizzlies vs. Mavs injury updates

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