After starting their 2025-26 season on a high note with a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies followed things up with an unbel

Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is already on the injury report after erupting for 35 points vs. Pelicans

A two-time All-Star and former All-NBA Second Team selection, Morant hasn't reached this caliber of play in a couple of seasons. Getting off to a good start on Wednesday night would be a small but still meaningful step in the Grizzlies' guard potentially returning to that elite form.

The Grizzlies opened their 2025-26 season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, picking up a huge 128-122 win to start their new campaign on a high note. While Jackson Jr. fouled out after just 27 minutes, his 18 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks certainly helped set the tone. However, Ja Morant was the true star of the show.

The Grizzlies opened the season Wednesday night with a 128-122 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans -- and Morant played the role he and the Memphis fans relish. He took over in the final minutes of a close game, scoring 11 of his game-high 35 points in the last 4:16 to turn a 2-point deficit into a win.