Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama's helped Memphis keeping its good streak alive. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 120-109. The Grizzlies (13-7) have won five consecutive games. Each of the last four have been by double figures. Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 points.

Ja Morant checked his phone after Friday's win over New Orleans. There was a text from one of his former AAU teammates, proud of a defensive play the Memphis Grizzlies star guard made against Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray.

Ja Morant is on the injury report and is listed as probable. Morant is dealing with a knee injury following a hip injury that resulted in missing eight consecutive games. Here's everything we know about Ja Morant's injury and playing status vs.