NBA play-offs: Miami Warmth make historical past with win over Atlanta Hawks

In Memphis, Ja Morant shrugged off a sprained proper ankle for 22 factors, 9 assists, seven rebounds and three steals for the Grizzlies.

The 25-year-old two-time All-Star suffered the damage in his aspect’s opening play-in loss to the Golden State Warriors and was solely cleared to play shortly earlier than the beginning of Friday’s recreation.

“Bought an MRI, ultrasound, met with completely different docs, acquired a shot, slept, wakened, got here to the fitness center about 5:30, went by walkthrough,” Morant mentioned.

“After that, sat for about half-hour till it was time to see one other physician and get an injection and begin my pre-game stuff.”

Requested after the sport how the ankle held up, he mentioned, with amusing, “I could not really feel it, that is why I used to be on the market.”

Zach Edey added 15 factors and 11 rebounds for the Grizzlies whereas Scotty Pippen Jr hit 13 factors.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd paid tribute to his gamers after their season.

“We had an unimaginable season if you have a look at the accidents that we have had, the Doncic commerce, and for us to even be right here enjoying on this recreation is unimaginable,” Kidd mentioned.

“It reveals the character of that group within the locker room, the battle, and being ready. It was an unimaginable season and with the change and accidents, some individuals have been saying we should not be right here.”