The Miami Heat lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on a buzzer-beater by Ja Morant. Takeaways from the game, including: Kel'el Ware switching onto Ja without help, too many missed twos, as well as the turnover/possession game.

A four-game losing streak has the Memphis Grizzlies in must-win mode with six games remaining this season. The Grizzlies have fallen to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference standings after losing seven of their past eight games. A road game against the Miami Heat is the next chance to end that stretch on Thursday night (6:30 p.m., TNT).

Ja Morant's decision to go back to the finger-gun gesture in the Memphis Grizzlies' 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday wound up costing him money.

It's been a rough season for Ja Morant, but when Memphis needed a bucket Thursday, the vintage Morant came out and found a way.

The Memphis Grizzlies needed a win on Thursday night. While embracing his villain role, Ja Morant was able to deliver.

Ja Morant made a 12-foot jumper in the lane as time expired, lifting the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-108 win over the Miami Heat and giving interim coach Tuomas Iisalo his first victory with the team.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots a game-winning buzzer beater over Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) during the second half of an NBA game at Kaseya Center on April 3, 2025, in Miami. D.A. Varela [email protected]

The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies' guard Ja Morant $75,000 earlier today for a 'finger-gun gesture' he made during their game against the Miami Heat. The NBA iss

Rooks went for a sleek and stylish all-black ensemble for the Heat-Grizzlies game. Her outfit featured a tailored blazer with a deep V neckline, which she wore over a black top. For her pants, the 32-year-old sportscaster donned a pair of black leggings or skinny pants, which elongated her silhouette.

Morant, who has been suspended by the NBA for gun-related incidents in recent seasons, ignored a warning given to him earlier the same day.

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These late-game heroics have often been followed by Morant doing his signature "Call 12" celebration, which indicates he can be called in the clutch when his team needs a bucket. Because of this, the star point guard earned a new nickname after the win.