"A frustrated Ja Morant told reporters to "go ask the coaching staff" about his struggles during the Memphis Grizzlies' 117-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Morant was held to a season-low eight points, going 3-of-14 from the field, and seven assists. Asked about what he noticed in the game, Morant was again terse. "According to them, probably don't play me, honestly," Morant said. "That's basically what the message was. It's cool.""
"Morant gave similar responses to ask the coaching staff when responding to questions without explaining further. He is averaging a career-low 28.5 minutes through six games this season. First-year Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo's postgame news conference ended before he could be asked about Morant's comments. The Grizzlies built a double-digit lead in the second quarter while scoring 42 points, including a 27-4 rally in the closing minutes to lead 69-55 at the half."
Ja Morant told reporters to "go ask the coaching staff" after the Memphis Grizzlies fell 117-112 to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was limited to a season-low eight points on 3-of-14 shooting and recorded seven assists while averaging a career-low 28.5 minutes through six games. Morant said, "According to them, probably don't play me, honestly. That's basically what the message was. It's cool." First-year coach Tuomas Iisalo's postgame news conference ended before he could be asked about Morant. The Grizzlies led 69-55 at halftime after a 27-4 rally, but Luka Doncic's 44 points fueled the Lakers' comeback and fourth-quarter pullaway.
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