Yesterday’s win was special for Memphis as Ja Morant was back and they secured the division with the victory
Grizzlies clinch playoff spot
Yesterday’s night was special for the Memphis Grizzlies and their fans. Firstly, Ja Morant was back on the court after missing nine games with personal problems in Denver, after the 113-97 loss earlier in March. Secondly, with the 130-125 win the Grizzlies did clinch the division and a playoff spot.
Even playing at home and facing the worst team of the West, the game was not easy for the Grizzlies. They went back to the locker rooms winning by 75-64. But in the third quarter the visitors made things difficult and got closer on the scoreboard. The last period even finished tied and the victory was only by five points.
Ja Morant was back, but didn’t shine. He played only 24 minutes of the game and scored 17 points. Jaren Jackson was the man for Memphis, with 37 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies are the fifth team to clinch a playoff spot so far and only the second in the West. These are the other teams confirmed in the post-season so far:
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Boston Celtics
- Denver Nuggets
- Philadelphia 76ers
Other games
Check out yesterday’s other nine games‘ final results and best performances..
Denver Nuggets 118-104 Washington Wizards
- Nikola Jokić (DEN) – 31 PTS/12 REB/7 AST
- Michael Porter Jr. (DEN) – 21 PTS/7 REB
- Kristaps Porziņģis (WAS) – 25 PTS
New York Knicks 120-127 Miami Heat
- Jimmy Butler (MIA) – 35 PTS/9 AST
- Tyler Herro (MIA) – 22 PTS
- R.J. Barrett (NYK) – 26 PTS/6 REB/5 AST
- Jalen Brunson (NYK) – 25 PTS/6 REB/6 AST
Indiana Pacers 118-114 Toronto Raptors
- Pascal Siakam (TOR) – 31 PTS/10 REB/7 AST
- Fred VanVleet (TOR) – 28 PTS/11 AST
- Andre Nembhard (IND) – 25 PTS/10 AST
- Myles Turner (IND) – 16 PTS/7 REB
Golden State Warriors 127-125 Dallas Mavericks
- Luka Dončić (DAL) – 30 PTS/7 REB/17 AST
- Jaden Hardy (DAL) – 27 PTS/5 REB
- Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) – 22 PTS
- Stephen Curry (GSW) – 20 PTS/13 AST
- Kevon Looney (GSW) – 12 PTS/12 REB
Philadelphia 76ers 116-91 Chicago Bulls
- De’Anthony Melton (PHI) – 25 PTS
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI) – 21 PTS/5 REB
- Joel Embiid (PHI) – 12 PTS/7 REB/7 AST
- Coby White (CHI) – 19 PTS
San Antonio Spurs 94-130 Milwaukee Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) – 31 PTS/14 REB
- Khris Middleton (MIL) – 19 PTS/10 AST
- Bobby Portis (MIL) – 19 PTS/10 REB
- Devin Vassell (SAS) – 16 PTS
Atlanta Hawks 124-125 Minnesota Timberwolves
- Trae Young (ATL) – 29 PTS/8 AST
- Naz Reid (MIN) – 26 PTS/8 REB
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN) – 25 PTS/6 REB
- Rudy Gobert (MIN) – 12 PTS/12 REB
Portland Trail Blazers 127-115 Utah Jazz
- Lauri Markkanen (UTA) – 40 PTS/12 REB
- Kelly Olynyk (UTA) – 12 PTS/10 REB
- Damian Lillard (POR) – 30 PTS/7 REB/12 AST
- Shaedon Sharpe (POR) – 24 PTS/9 REB
- Trendon Watford (POR) – 21 PTS/9 REB/5 AST
Phoenix Suns 111-122 Los Angeles Lakers
- Devin Booker (PHX) – 33 PTS/6 REB/5 AST
- Anthony Davis (LAL) – 27 PTS/9 REB/5 AST
- D’Angello Russell (LAL) – 26 PTS/6 REB
- Austin Reaves (LAL) – 25 PTS/11 AST
