Ja Morant, Grizzlies Disappoint Fans in NBA Play-in Loss to Stephen Curry, Warriors

The Memphis Grizzlies lost their first play-in tournament game against the Golden State Warriors 121-116 on Wednesday as star Ja Morant played through an apparent injury in the second half.

Morant appeared to roll his ankle halfway through the third quarter and had to spend several minutes on the bench being tended to by medical staff. The Grizzlies managed to stay afloat without their star on the court for much of the fourth quarter, setting up a down-to-the-wire finish once Morant returned.

Memphis had plenty of chances to overcome the three-point deficit they faced heading into the final minute, but ultimately didn't have enough to come away with the win.

While Memphis still has another chance to punch a ticket to the postseason, fans were disappointed after the Grizzlies fell short in the clutch.

Morant finished with 22 points and Desmond Bane dropped 30, but it wasn't enough on a night when Curry put up 36 and Jimmy Butler added 38.

With the loss, the Grizzlies will now play a win-or-go-home game against the winner of the Sacramento Kings vs. the Dallas Mavericks, who will square off on Thursday night.

Memphis has all the makings of a playoff team, and it will look to secure the final playoff spot in the West on Friday.