Morant's Stellar Return Leads Grizzlies to Thrilling Win in London
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made a triumphant return from injury on Sunday, scoring 24 points and dishing out 13 assists as his team dominated the Orlando Magic 126-109 in a highly-anticipated NBA matchup at London's O2 Arena. The showcase game marked the league's 10th regular-season contest in the British capital since 2001. Morant's impressive performance came after a tumultuous few weeks, during which he clashed with the Grizzlies coaching staff and faced trade speculation due to a calf injury. However, the 23-year-old guard seemed to put all that behind him, expressing his delight at being back on the court. "It felt amazing to be back playing, especially in our first overseas game," Morant said. "I really needed this experience.
