Jan 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) falls back after releasing the game winning shot over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Ja Morant's Game Winner in Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Goes Viral

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jan 11, 2025 11:27 PM ET

After playing just nine games in the 2023-24 season, Ja Morant has taken a step back after returning from injury but the Memphis Grizzlies still sit in third place in the West with a 25-14 record.

The Grizzlies have dominated in Memphis, with a 15-5 home record, but have not been as good while traveling. Heading into a marquee matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, the Grizzlies were just 9-9 on the road, but they found a way to get the job done in Minneapolis.

The Grizzlies escaped Minnesota with a 127-125 win, led by Jaren Jackson Jr. with 33 points. Many fans went into Saturday's game looking forward to a highly-anticipated matchup between Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards, but those fans were likely disappointed.

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Edwards scored just 15 points on 4-13 shooting, while Morant contributed just 12 points, shooting 5-19 from the field. Despite a poor performance from Morant, the two-time All-Star left Minnesota as the hero of the night.

With the game tied 125-125 and under 20 seconds remaining, Morant took matters into his own hands, beating the shot clock buzzer with a challenging floater to lift the Grizzlies past the Wolves.

Morant's absurd game winner has gone viral, with many top pages sharing the highlight.

Via Hoop Central: "JA MORANT GAME WINNER."

JA MORANT GAME WINNER.

pic.twitter.com/AO7M6yyl2k
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 12, 2025

Via Memphis Grizzlies: "Call 12 for the Game Winner."

Call 12 for the Game Winner.

Vote @JaMorant ️ https://t.co/bE1mneV5uh pic.twitter.com/XOud8B3ydg
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 12, 2025

Via NBA on TNT: "JA MORANT WITH THE GAME WINNING SHOT"

JA MORANT WITH THE GAME WINNING SHOT pic.twitter.com/MN7oehF3Uo
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 12, 2025

Via ClutchPoints: "JA MORANT ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

JA MORANT ARE YOU KIDDING ME? pic.twitter.com/tAeeTCjnKQ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 12, 2025

Despite an off-night from Morant, he showed up when it mattered and secured the win for Memphis. The Grizzlies certainly need Morant to be more consistent going forward, but a tough game-winner is always a strong sign of better things to come.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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