Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard dropped a game-high 30 points off the bench on 7-9 shooting from deep, while star point guard Ja Morant took over with 28 points and 7 assists. Morant had a great game, but no basket was as big as his last.

Something has to give soon as the Grizzlies are shooting 33.9% over the past 15 games (23rd overall). Morant has been a steadying presence during this difficult stretch though. Jenkins emphasized Morant’s toughness and adaptability, particularly as the team has dealt with injuries and frequent changes to its rotation.

Ja Morant said he felt like his old self after scoring 11 of his 31 points in the final 6:15 to help the Grizzlies snap a season-long four-game losing streak Friday night in Dallas.