The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) are glad ugly wins count after escaping the Big Easy with a hard-fought, three-point road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans (17-48). While the win provided a momentary sigh of relief,

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant earns fine after throwing game ball into stands at conclusion of 3rd quarter of Memphis’s Friday loss to the Knicks.

Removing Morant from injury report entirely for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, the Grizzlies will have their star point guard available. While Morant was uncertain whether his shoulder injury would linger for the rest of the season ( via Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal ), it appears he’s ready to play against Dallas.