Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant was forced to head to the locker room in the third period of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being on the receiving end of a massive hit from Karl-Anthony Towns. Morant looked like he was in serious pain on the bench right after the play and he headed to the back shortly after.

Here's a look at the Grizzlies guard running into Towns. Morant quickly grabbed his left leg as soon as he hit the floor (h/t Bally Sports: Grizzlies on Twitter):

Morant headed to the bench right after the play and he was seen writhing in pain. The good news is that he was able to jog back to the locker room:

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It looks like the Grizzlies just dodged a major bullet here. Morant was able to return to the bench after a few minutes in the locker room. He was also able to return in the fourth period and he looked fine. Let's just hope this injury does not swell up overnight. We will pass along any new information as they come.

This is a must-win game for Morant and the Grizzlies after the Timberwolves shocked them by taking Game 1 in Memphis.

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