The Grizzlies are still angry after the injury of Ja Morant, uncertain for the rest of the series against the Warriors. We were waiting for news from the NBA, which could take sanctions against Jordan Poole after his gesture: we finally have an answer from Marc Stein, and it will not please everyone.
Game 3 between Grizzlies and Warriors was marked by the injury of Ja Morant in the last quarter, after a collision with Jordan Poole (see you here). At least that’s what the Memphis players think, although the point guard also had knee-to-knee contact with Klay Thompson to make matters worse. What is certain, however, is that Ja is suffering, and that he is uncertain for the rest of this series.
Jordan Poole sanctioned by the league? The known answer
This is very important news, but before moving on, we wanted an update on the NBA. The latter had to decide in this soap opera, in particular to punish Poole. You can imagine that on the side of the Grizzlies, especially after the suspension of Dillon Brooks, we were impatiently awaiting the result. Except that according to Marc Stein, leaders should not like the answer.
No action will be taken against Golden State’s Jordan Poole for his Game 3 contact on Memphis’ Ja Morant, NBA says.
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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 8, 2022
No sanction will be taken against Jordan Poole after his contact in Game 3 with Ja Morant.
How can we see that? We imagine that the NBA does not think that Poole wanted to hurt Morant. His gesture is mostly considered clumsy, moreover, there is no indication that Ja was hurt on this action, since the point guard left behind without the slightest problem. In the comments, and as expected, the reactions are quite divided.
One rule for the warriors another for the rest of the league
— Ndabz (@Ndabzz23) May 8, 2022
One rule for the Warriors, another for the rest of the league
Why would there be, it was a normal ass foul, Jenkins out here lying about morants status for gm4 hoping for a suspension, basketball karma will get you coach
— kevin maggard (@kmaggs33) May 8, 2022
Why would he be sanctioned, it’s a normal fault. Jenkins lies about Morant’s Game 4 status in hopes of seeing a suspension. Basketball karma will have you as a coach.
Advantageous rule for the Warriors, or simple logical decision of the NBA? Fans are unsurprisingly quite split on the issue. However, Morant’s injury remains real, he who should not play Game 4 unfortunately.
The NBA will not sanction Jordan Poole after his action against Ja Morant, despite the background of controversy. Memphis expected at least a fine, but the rear is quiet and will have a free mind for Game 4. On the other hand for the Grizzlies, without their superstar, we will have to hang on to fight in the middle of the playoffs.