Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies game-winner over Pelicans gets NBA reaction: He's back!

[{"selector":"#anim-6b36d19c-f584-4576-b410-232607877b36 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.5064935412459164%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] On Tuesday, Ja Morant returned from a 25-game suspension to star in the NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

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