MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant returned to action Friday night against the Utah Jazz after missing the previous 10 games with a right calf strain.

Morant was in the starting lineup against Utah. He last played in Memphis’ 108-100 loss at Cleveland on Nov. 15, scoring seven points in six minutes. He is averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 assists in 12 games this season.

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