Grizzlies' Ja Morant Delivers Bold 'Pigeon' Comment Following
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Delivers Bold ‘Pigeon’ Comment Following . Ja Morant made headlines on Thursday night after sinking the game-winning shot in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat.
With the score tied at 108 in the closing moments, Morant took control of the ball for the final possession. Driving into the paint, he faced off against Miami’s towering big man Kel’el Ware. Despite Ware’s size advantage, Morant managed to get his shot off under pressure, sinking it just before the buzzer to seal the win for Memphis.
Following the game, Morant reflected on the decisive play and dismissed Ware’s defensive challenge, referring to it as that of a “pigeon”—a term often used to describe an easy matchup.
“A pigeon guarding me, go get a bucket, win the game,” Morant said. “The crowd started booing me, and that just woke me up in the second half.”
He also hinted that the game carried extra intensity, suggesting the hostile Miami crowd fueled his performance after halftime.
“The energy we had in this game, this one felt personal,” Morant said. “I’m pretty sure the [Heat] fans aren’t too happy heading home now.”
His bold comments only added to the drama of an already thrilling finish, ensuring that this matchup won’t soon be forgotten.
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies Secure Thrilling Victory Over the Heat
The Memphis Grizzlies pulled off an exciting road win against a surging Miami Heat team, with Ja Morant leading the charge in a hard-fought battle.
Morant delivered a stellar performance, finishing with 30 points, five rebounds, and three assists. He shot an efficient 11-of-22 from the field, including 3-of-7 from three-point range. Desmond Bane contributed 17 points and nine rebounds, while Scotty Pippen Jr. added 17 points and seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells also made solid contributions, each scoring 13 points.
With the victory, Memphis improved to 45-32 on the season, climbing from eighth to sixth in the Western Conference standings. They are now tied with the Golden State Warriors and trail the Denver Nuggets by just two games.
Up next, the Grizzlies will continue their road trip as they take on the Detroit Pistons on April 5 at 7 p.m. ET.
