Memphis is one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now and Ja Morant is the engine powering the Grizzlies’ success.
Morant’s MVP level play has helped Memphis win 14 of 17 games ahead of Friday’s home matchup with the Utah Jazz. He is averaging 36.8 points and 8.5 assists over his last four games.
In his most recent game on Wednesday, Morant equaled his season high with 41 points and dished out eight assists to lead the Grizzlies to a 118-110 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
His ability to take over a game was evident in the fourth quarter when Morant totaled 13 points — including a pair of huge dunks that gave Memphis a double-digit lead.
He helped the Grizzlies outscore the Spurs 62-50 in the paint.
“I don’t care who’s down there, I’m not afraid to finish against you,” Morant said. “My job is to score the basketball when I’m in the paint. If you’re in the way, I’m still trying to finish the play.”
Morant has shot 50 percent or better from the field six times in January. His…