The second quarter seemed to be the downfall of the Nets as they lost the period 30-20, setting them up for an uphill climb all game while allowing Ja Morant to score 16 of his 28 points in the period as well. Plenty of things went wrong for the Nets in Memphis, but here are three takeaways from Friday's loss at the Grizzlies:

Ja Morant pulled up near the free-throw line and made a mid-range jumper as the halftime buzzer went off at FedExForum against the Brooklyn Nets. Morant, who was in a groove as the Memphis Grizzlies extended their lead, walked toward the Nets bench area ...

On Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Brooklyn Nets in a game that saw the Grizzlies walk away with a 135-119 win backed by 28 Ja Morant points. With the game coming to an end and Morant subbing out of the contest,

Ja Morant had plenty to say to Jordi Fernandez during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 135-119 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. After hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, the Grizzlies star walked past the Nets head coach and stared him down.

The Memphis Grizzlies secured an impressive 135-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night (12/13) at FedExForum. Ja Morant led the way for Memphis, showcasing his all-around brilliance with 28 points and 10 assists.

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies may be back to their roles as the NBA’s villains. Memphis cruised to a blowout 135-119 win Friday over the Brooklyn Nets, led by 28 points, seven rebounds, and 10 assists from Morant.