Tyler Conway@@jtylerconwayFeatured Columnist IVApril 7, 2022
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Ja Morant could return before the end of the regular season, according to the coach.

Morant hasn't played since the Atlanta Hawks game.

Despite Morant missing 23 games, the Grizzlies have remained a regular-season powerhouse and posted a 20-3 record without their best player. The scoring load has been helped by the recent return from injury of two of the players.

If Morant is not able to return for the last two games, Memphis will have more time to get him back to full strength.

One of the two play-in winners will face the second seed in the West.

Morant is a lock to make his first All-NBA team, as he is averaging 28.6 points, 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebound per game. He made his All-Star debut in February.