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NBA fans react to Ja Morant’s alley-oop dunk against Heat

NBA fans react to Ja Morant’s alley-oop dunk against Heat

On Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies played their final preseason game when they hosted the Miami Heat.

The Grizzlies lost by a score of 114-109 and finished the preseason with a 3-2 record in five games.

Despite the loss, superstar point guard Ja Morant had a major highlight that drew many views on social media.

On a quick counterattack, Marcus Smart threw a lob to Morant.

About the NBA: “Ready for Ja Morant’s 6th grade praise dunks?”

WE ARE! 😅

📺 Heat-Grizzlies on NBA TV”

Many NBA fans reacted on social media.

@MuseCamThomas: “Memphis will be a fun team to watch.”

@10gotgame: “Grizzlies will have next to nothing to do this season”

@7saile_: “I hope Morant stays out of trouble, I want to see him take over the NBA.”

@TheKortalian: “Seeing Ja play in person has to be a trip! Have crazy hopes and speed. 🤯”

@BabyDeww: “He’s on a revenge spree for you who forgot”

@realclash11: “Marcus Smart is simply the guy you want on your team. Great veteran for this squad.”

Morant only played in nine games last season due to injury and a suspension.

He finished the year averaging 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range.

Yes Morant

Oct. 18, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks with center Zach Edey (14) during a timeout in the second half against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. Mandatory credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies will open the regular season on October 23rd when they visit Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Last season they were the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 27-55.

Morant is entering his sixth NBA season.