Ja Morant (hand) starting for Grizzlies in Game 1 Sunday; John Konchar back to bench
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will start Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
What It Means:
Morant missed the regular season finale due to a hand ailment. However, for Game 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs, he's back in the mix. He'll also immediately start, sending John Konchar back to a role off the bench.
Our models project Morant for 25.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 48.7 FanDuel points across 35.8 minutes of action.
Source:
Michael Corvo
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