Taylor Jenkins Says Ja Morant Suffered Injury After Jordan Poole 'Yanked' Knee

Ja Morant left the Memphis Grizzles game against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter with an apparent leg injury.

Warriors guard Jordan Poole was blamed for the ailment by the head coach of the Grizzles.

He is being evaluated after Jordan Poole grabbed his knee and yanked it. I am curious to see what happens with that.

The 22-year-old had 34 points, three rebound and seven assists before he left.

Morant had a great year for Memphis, but he was slowed by injuries throughout the season. He missed time early in the year due to a knee injury. He had a back issue and sat out the game.

Even when he is out of the lineup, the Grizzlies have excelled. Memphis finished second in the West with a 56-26 overall record and went 20-5 when he was out.

Morant had career highs in points (27.4 per game), rebound (5.7), field- goal percentage (49.3), and three-point percentage (34.4). The Southwest Division was won by Memphis for the first time.

Through eight playoff games, he has averaged 26.3 points, 8.6 rebound and 10.1 assists.

If the Murray State graduate misses any time, veteran point guard Tyus Jones will be inserted into the starting lineup and Anthony Melton will see more minutes off the bench. It will likely be up to big man Jaren Jackson Jr. and sharpshooter Desmond Bane to carry the scoring load.

If Morant is fully healthy, the Grizzlies can make a deep run in the playoffs. Memphis is one of the favorites to win the NBA Championship with him in the lineup.

The Warriors have a 2-1 lead in the second-round series. Morant will have at least one day to rest.