NBA: Ja Morant returns and it’s instant spectacle

Golden State's overtime win over Boston

A dream return to the court. Discounting the 25-game suspension tied to his social videos involving gunfire, Morant è was big in his first game of the season. Memphis beat New Orleans 115-113. The Grizzlies è victory basket was scored by Morant himself. The Memphis all-star finished with 34 points, eight assists and three rebounds.

"I have a clear feeling that it was the perfect finish, the perfect day. Obviously I worked hard but there'è nothing like an NBA game. I worked to put as much oxygen in my body as I could so I could get on the court and do my duty", Morant's own words reported by ESPN. A return that could change Memphis’ season.

In the other games, of note was Golden State's success, in overtime, against Boston (132-126). Excellent performance by Curry, who finished with 33 points (6/11 from three-point range). Another victory for Milwaukee, which also got rid of San Antonio (132-119) with a triple double by Antetokounmpo. It falls, instead, surprisingly, Phoenix, beaten by Portland (109-104).