Ja Morant’s all-time dunk within the NBA playoffs doesn’t even appear actual

Malik Beasley is a courageous man. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard didn’t have to attempt to take a cost with Ja Morant barreling down the lane and loading up for a poster dunk. He might have let Morant have his slam uncontested, or he might have tried to foul him earlier than he went up.

As a substitute, Beasley stepped as much as attempt to attract an offensive foul late within the third quarter of a crucial Recreation 5. The Wolves have been main by double-digits on the highway in a tied 2-2 first spherical collection, and each possession felt crucial. If Beasley drew the cost, Morant would have his fourth foul, and Minnesota would get yet another possession on the finish of the third quarter.

However Beasley didn’t draw the cost. As a substitute, Morant soared for an enormous tomahawk slam that labored the FedEx Discussion board right into a frenzy.

Morant pulling out that dunk at that second is what makes him particular. The fact is that Morant badly wanted that play to get each himself and his staff going: after struggling a thigh contusion in Recreation 2, Morant had carried out under his typical famous person requirements, and had been having a quiet scoring evening in opposition to a locked in Grizzlies protection. This play gave Memphis hope not solely that they may come again in Recreation 5, however that Morant may very well be the famous person they should advance within the playoffs.

Sure, Morant was struggling in Recreation 5, and so have been the Grizzlies. A dunk like that’s the kind of factor that may make a staff consider. The Grizzlies want it now greater than ever.