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Stefan Bondy

Ja Morant puts on a show as Grizzlies drop Knicks, 115-112 in OT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant pulled up for a floater in the fourth quarter, glared at the Knicks bench, tapped his wrist and repeated, “It’s about that time.”

That was earlier in the fourth quarter, and Morant’s time extended well beyond. He dominated the Knicks in the season opener Wednesday, bringing out his bag of athleticism, wizardry and showmanship to the 115-112 OT victory.

The Knicks had the deeper squad and nearly completed an impressive comeback, with back-to-back heroic moments from Cam Reddish and Jalen Brunson to end regulation. But Morant carried the night as RJ Barrett struggled.

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