Ja Morant has 20 points in first home game following suspension, Grizzlies beat Pacers 116-103

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

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By Associated Press

December 22, 2023 at 3:47 AM UTC

Updated on

December 22, 2023 at 5:05 AM UTC

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 20 points and eight assists in his first home game following a 25-game suspension to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 116-103 on Thursday night.

Desmond Bane led Memphis with 31 points and also had seven assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points and seven rebounds. Bane was 11 of 26 from the field and 5 of 12 from 3-point range, while Morant shot 7 of 15. It the second straight game all three have scored at least 20 points, both victories.