Morant Unlikely To Play Against Warriors Tonight

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Published on May 9 2022 5:54 am
Last Updated on May 9 2022 5:56 am

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday that injured star Ja Morant is unlikely to play in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors tonight.

Morant hurt his right knee during Game 3 on Saturday, which Memphis lost 142-112, putting them behind 2 games to 1. Jenkins said Morant wasn’t able to do any basketball activity Sunday, stating, “There’s probably a really good chance he doesn’t play tomorrow.”

 

Kings Agree To HIre Mike Brown

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to hire Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown as their new head coach, ESPN first reported Sunday.

Brown has twice been head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and also had a stint as head coach of the L.A. Lakers. The Kings haven’t made the playoffs for 16 years, the record for the longest drought in NBA history.

 

Mavericks Fan Removed From American Airlines Center

A Dallas Mavericks fan was removed from the American Airlines Center in Dallas Sunday after reportedly harassing and physically contacting family members of the Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul in Game 4 of the teams’ second-round playoff series.

Paul’s mother and his wife and their two children were sitting close behind the Suns’ bench, and his mother had hands put on her and his wife was pushed, ESPN reported, also saying Paul’s wife was followed up the aisle when she left her seat.

The Mavericks said in a statement, “It was unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated.”


National Basketball Association

Sunday, May 8 Scoreboard

Playoffs, Second Round

Dallas 111, Phoenix 101 - Series tied 2-2

Philadelphia 116, Miami 108 - Series tied 2-2

 

Monday, May 9 Schedule (All Times Central)

Boston at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m.

East Semifinals -- Game 4

Memphis at Golden State, 9 p.m.

West Semifinals -- Game 4

 

Women's National Basketball Association

Sunday, May 8 Scoreboard

Los Angeles 87, Indiana 77

Washington 78, Minnesota 66

Las Vegas 85, Seattle 74