Ja Morant tells Phoenix Suns ‘He can’t guard me’ during scoring binge

With a national television audience watching Monday, Ja Morant made sure he put on a show with the Memphis Grizzlies facing the Phoenix Suns.

Morant went off for a scoring binge in the third quarter then added some style points. After a pull-up jumper over Suns’ guard Saben Lee, Morant fell to the floor then sat up and pointed with his right arm. He then pumped his arms back and forth while telling the camera “He can’t guard me.”

Maybe it wasn’t as awe-inspiring as his third-quarter highlight reel at the Detroit Pistons, but it was another example of Morant taking a game over. He had 12 points in the period and his final layup was another circus-type shot he’s become known for.

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He dribbled left, nearly slipped, but gathered his footing while scooping up a patented left-handed layup. Even on accident, Morant still finds ways to dazzle the crowd.

Morant only made one two-point shot in the first half but was 5-for-7 in the third quarter. The Suns dared him to shoot outside and he responded with five 3-pointers in the first half. When that approached changed after halftime? Morant did his damage inside the paint as he helped the Grizzlies score 39 points in the third quarter.

Maybe the Suns can’t guard him, at least on Monday.