Ja Morant doubtful for rest of playoffs

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By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is doubtful for the rest of the playoffs, the team announced. The 22-year-old guard was hurt in his right knee in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on May 7.

Per Grizzlies:

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exited during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference on May 7 at Golden State with right knee soreness. Morant underwent an MRI and subsequent evaluation revealed a bone bruise in his right knee.

Morant is doubtful for the remainder of the postseason but is expected to make a full recovery.

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