Ja Morant had 22 points and 11 assists in his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a hip injury, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night by a final score of 123-98. Monday also saw the return of Ja Morant to the Grizzlies' lineup, as he was sidelined for eight games after he suffered an injury during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kris Murray (#24) of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles against Kevin Porter Jr. (#77) of the LA Clippers during the third quarter of the Rain City Showcase game at Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 11, 2024, in Seattle, Wash. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Getty Images