Ja Morant Had Two Words After NBA Finals Game 6

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 12:34 AM ET

The 2025 NBA Finals will have a Game 7. Unable to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder played arguably their worst game of the entire postseason. It was a near wire-to-wire victory for the Pacers, who took a lead midway through the first quarter that was never surrendered.

With Tyrese Haliburton nursing a calf injury, many had Oklahoma City as the overwhelming favorite to win Game 6. Instead, the Pacers completed a 108-91 win to force a Game 7 on Sunday at Paycom Center.

Many around the NBA have been reacting to this outcome, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. In a post on X, the Grizzlies point guard had just two words.

"game 7 ," he posted.

game 7
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 20, 2025

Morant just completed his sixth NBA season. The Grizzlies were swept in the opening round by Oklahoma City, making it four seasons since their last playoff series win (2022).

Memphis has already undergone significant changes this offseason, trading Morant's backcourt partner Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. One of the most dynamic offensive duos in basketball, Morant and Bane had been a formidable pairing, but their run has come to an end.

More Grizzlies trade rumors have persisted since Bane's departure, but Morant has insisted he will remain in Memphis. The two-time All-Star is entering the third year of his five-year, $197 million contract with Memphis. Assuming no additional trades take place, the Grizzlies will now build around he and Jaren Jackson Jr. with Bane in Orlando.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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