The final Western Conference Playoff spot is up for grabs as the Grizzlies host the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament to determine who will be the 8-seed and play the Thunder in the First Round.
However, Grizzlies star Ja Morant missed practice on Thursday with an ankle injury and is questionable to play against the Mavericks.
Below, get the latest Ja Morant injury updates before Friday’s game and find out if Morant is playing. Also find Morant’s projections vs. the Mavericks tonight on PrizePicks NBA if he does play through the injury.
Ja Morant Injury Update for Friday, April 18
According to the Grizzlies PR status report, Grizzlies PG Ja Morant is questionable to play against the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament after suffering a right ankle sprain against the Warriors during the third quarter.
Morant did not practice on Thursday, which created some concern about his status for the 8-seed game on Friday. However, Morant is optimistic that he will be able to play on Friday.
Ja Morant is officially listed as questionable vs. Mavs tomorrow.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) April 17, 2025
Per sources, he’s dealing with swelling in his sprained ankle but is optimistic about being able to play. https://t.co/G2LcEwLbCw
Is Ja Morant Playing Tonight vs. Mavericks?
Even though he twisted his ankle, Morant still managed to play in the fourth quarter against the Warriors on Tuesday. That makes it seems likely he’ll give it a go in a win-or-go-home game.
Morant told reporters after the game that he’s still going to play against the Mavericks in a win-or-go-home game on Friday.
Ja Morant did not Practice today and will be a game-time decision Friday.
— Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM) April 17, 2025
Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo stated that if Morant feels good, he will play. The question is not so much will he play, but rather how effective he will be, three days removed from an ankle sprain.
Morant is officially questionable and a game-time decision vs. the Mavericks tonight.
Morant missed 32 games in the regular season due to injury. Morant has averaged 27.3 points for his career in the postseason. Morant is projected to score 26.5 points tonight against the Mavericks.
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Ja Morant Projections vs. Mavericks Today
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Morant is projected to score 26.5 points and his combo 37.5 points + rebounds + assists projection is.
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It all comes down to this game. The Mavericks vs. Grizzlies will play in a win-or-go-home game to determine who will be 8-seed in the Western Conference. Much of the game hangs in the balance of Morant’s ankle injury, though it does look like he’s more likely to play than not, which is a huge boost for the Grizzlies.
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