Early in the matchup, Anthony Davis and Ja Morant had a fiery exchange following a shooting foul. Davis, not pleased with the call and how easily Morant was getting to the basket, challenged the Grizzlies star before he went to the free throw line.

Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Morant would be a game-time decision. He was listed as questionable on the injury report leading up to the game. Morant's availability is a huge development for the Grizzlies. He has been playing his best basketball of the season in the past two months.

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