Yesterday the Portland Trail Blazers announced the full extent of the hamstring injury suffered by Ja Morant during Thursday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. With Morant sidelined for at least a month, I want to focus on the preseason and…
Adrian Bernecich analyzes the Portland Trail Blazers' starting backcourt pairing of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant following Morant's hamstring injury against the Memphis Grizzlies. The injury will sideline Morant for at least a month after four regular-season games alongside Lillard under new coach Micah Nori.
Bernecich argues that while the duo has flourished offensively, ranking high in team offensive metrics, their shared defensive limitations present a significant liability. The writer suggests Morant's absence offers coach Nori an opportunity to test Jrue Holiday alongside Lillard as a more balanced starting backcourt.
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