Ja Morant makes NBA history in Memphis Grizzlies vs Milwaukee Bucks

The Memphis Grizzlies desperately needed a win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, and not only did Ja Morant lead his team to that win, he made history in the process.

Against the Bucks, Morant scored 26 points, 14 assists, 10 rebounds and 1 steal on 56/40/86 shooting from the field. He did it all in less than 29 minutes, as the Grizzlies led by as much as 31 points throughout the game. Morant’s performance was so dominant that it was actually historic.

On Thursday night, Ja Morant recorded the 8th fastest triple-double in NBA history. He recorded the triple-double in 21 points and 28 seconds. The statistic was revealed via @statmamba.

After losing two games in a row and suffering a plethora of injuries, it was clear the Memphis Grizzlies needed an uplifting performance. After losing to the Nets last night, it seemed like Morant was starting to get a chip on his shoulder. With that chip he gave one of his best performances ever.

“That’s definitely one that I think should be on the Sports Center highlights tonight,” Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said of Morant’s pass.

After beating the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies are back at .500, with an overall record of 3-3. Milwaukee, on the other hand, is now on a four-game losing streak with a 1-4 record.

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