Ja Morant hits game winner against New York Knicks by rebounding his 360 layup miss with a put back [VIDEO]

Ja Morant puts back his own miss for game winner vs Knicks

Ja Morant won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, last season. However, given what he led the Memphis Grizzlies to, Ja deserved to win the MVP. After that, the goal has been for Ja to win the MVP. This season is his fourth year in the NBA. Last season, Morant put the Grizzlies back on the map. Not only did he lead Memphis to a 56 win season, he also helped them land the second seed. In the playoffs, they took the Golden State Warriors to six games. Last night, the Grizzlies played the New York Knicks.

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have gotten off to a slower start than expected. Many expected the Grizzlies to build off their momentum. With teams like the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs tanking, there was an opening for Memphis. Furthermore, the early season struggles of the aforementioned Warriors, along with the Lakers, provided an opening. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies also struggled to win games. Now, they are hitting their stride.

Ja Morant and his cohorts, the Memphis Grizzlies, were in New York to play the Knicks, last night. The game was close, throughout. This season, the New York Knicks are expected to compete for a playoff spot. That, along with being on the road, made this a tough game for Memphis. However, if they are to be contenders, it’s a game they had to win. When it came down to the wire, Ja Morant did just that. His 360 layup was blocked, but he got a put back to seal the Grizzlies’ win.

Ja Morant puts back his own miss for game winner vs Knicks