Ja Morant had a scary moment take place during Game 3 of the West First Round between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Grizzlies commanded a convincing lead of over 20 points in the final minutes of the second quarter. Following a steal with over three minutes left, Scotty Pippen Jr. went on the fastbreak as he provided a crafty pass to Morant for a potentially great highlight.

However, Thunder guard Lu Dort was in Morant's way as they collided while the Memphis star was in the air. As a result, Morant barely had enough time to brace himself as he fell hard to the ground. He laid there in visible pain for a significant amount of time before getting assistance from teammates.

Morant was able to take both free throws but had to go to the locker room right after.

When the second half commended, the Grizzlies announced that Morant will be out for the remainder of the contest due to a hip injury. As a result, he will end the night with 15 points and five assists after 16 minutes of play.

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The Grizzlies were unable to hold on to their dominant lead after Ja Morant's injury, collapsing in a 114-108 loss in Game 3 to the Thunder.

Memphis had all the momentum in the first half, having led by as much as 29 points. However, Morant's absence in the second half was night and day as Oklahoma City took advantage. The visitors outscored the hosts 63-31 in the last 24 minutes, showcasing the huge hole the Grizzlies had without their star guard.

Five players scored in double-digits on Memphis' behalf, including Morant. Scotty Pippen Jr. led the way with 28 points, five rebounds and five assists. He shot 8-of-16 from the field, including 6-of-10 from downtown, and 6-of-6 from the charity stripe. Jaren Jackson Jr. came next with 22 points and seven rebounds, Santi Aldama put up 14 points and six rebounds, while Desmond Bane provided 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Grizzlies will look to avoid elimination when they host the Thunder in Game 4. The contest will take place on April 26 at 3:30 p.m. ET.