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How many points did Ja Morant score tonight? Grizzlies vs Jazz box score
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For the first time since January, Ja Morant played in a real basketball game .
Morant had 22 points in the Memphis Grizzlies ' season-opening win Wednesday on the road against the Utah Jazz . It was his first regular-season game since he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in January. He played only nine games in the 2023-24 season because of injuries and a 25-game suspension.
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He was excellent down the stretch, distributing to teammates and scoring a key basket with less than a minute left to extend the Grizzlies' lead to five points.
Morant and the Grizzlies earned a 126-124 win, holding off a late charge by the Jazz.
Memphis is back in action on Friday night against the Rockets in Houston . The Grizzlies will have their home opener on Saturday against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum.
Ja Morant 's stats vs. Jazz
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Points: 22
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FG: 7-of-12
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3PT: 0-of-2
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FT: 8-of-9
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Rebounds: 5
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Assists: 10
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Steals: 1
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Blocks: 0
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Turnovers: 3
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Fouls: 4
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Minutes: 28
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ja Morant points tonight: Grizzlies vs Jazz in NBA season opener
