Warriors guard Jordan Poole won’t face any discipline for the apparent role he played in Ja Morant‘s injury during Game 3 on Saturday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
As we previously relayed, Poole grabbed Morant’s knee as he was swiping for the ball, leading to Morant exiting with an injury. Morant likely won’t play in Game 4 as a result. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins acknowledged the play postgame, but he mentioned he’d have to consult with GM Zach Kleiman before contacting the league.
Aside from the usual playoff trash talk, this isn’t the first questionable play of the series between Golden State and Memphis. Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks served a one-game suspension after he committed a flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II last week.
The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 142-112 in Game 3 and now hold a 2-1 series lead. In the outing, Poole scored 27 points off the bench, shooting an efficient 11-of-17 from the floor. The two teams will meet again on Monday night.
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