Ja Morant stats tonight: How did Grizzlies star fare against Thunder in Game 2 of NBA playoffs? (April 22)

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at the Paycom Center. It was Game 2 of the first-round series between the No. 1 Thunder and the No. 8 Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Morant, who had 17 points in the Grizzlies' 131-80 loss in Game 1, finished with 23 points, two rebounds and six assists tonight. However, SGA and the Thunder took a 2-0 series lead with another blowout win, this time by 19, 118-99.

Here are Ja Morant's stats for the game:

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Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Ja Morant	23	2	6	2	1	5	1	40:08	10-25	2-6	1-2	-7

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How did Ja Morant perform in Game 2 against the OKC Thunder?

Ja Morant told reporters after Game 1 that the Grizzlies wouldn't perform as poorly in Game 2. He was right, as the Thunder didn't blow them out by more than 50 points. The Grizzlies were competitive in the first three quarters, keeping the game close against a complete Thunder team.

Morant struggled with his shot but continued to affect the game. Jaren Jackson Jr. received more attention, especially in the third quarter when the Grizzlies trimmed the Thunder's lead to single digits.

Tuomas Iisalo had Morant on the bench to start the fourth quarter, and the Thunder went on a 7-0 run to break the game wide open. The two-time All-Star failed to make a difference as the hosts dominated the final 12 minutes.

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Former NBA player urges Rockets to pursue Ja Morant

With the way things are looking in Memphis, from the possibility of being swept in the playoffs to Ja Morant's off-court issues over the past few years, the Grizzlies may consider rebuilding. Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins even urged the Houston Rockets to acquire Morant and turn their roster into a legitimate title contender.

"Why not go get a Trae Young or a Ja Morant to run your point?" Cousins said on 'Run It Back.' "And then add a guy like Kevin Durant. You'll easily move to a top three team in the West. You’ll actually have a chance at competing in the West, and now you have championship aspirations."

The Grizzlies may look into reshaping their roster, as Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane are signed to long-term deals. They also need to find a new coach unless they're impressed with Tuomas Iisalo's stint as interim.