Ja Morant returns in front of home fans with 20 points and a win

In his first home game after serving a 25-game suspension, Ja Morant contributed 20 points and eight assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 116-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Desmond Bane emerged as Memphis’s top scorer with 31 points, also recording seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. made a significant impact with 21 points and seven rebounds. Bane showcased his shooting prowess, going 11 of 26 from the field and hitting 5 of 12 from beyond the arc, while Morant posted a 7-of-15 shooting performance. This marked the second consecutive game where all three players scored at least 20 points, resulting in back-to-back victories for the Grizzlies.

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On the opposing side, Obi Toppin led the Indiana Pacers with 22 points, complemented by Tyrese Haliburton’s 17 points and 14 assists. Buddy Hield and Myles Turner each contributed 15 points to the Pacers’ effort.