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The Memphis Grizzlies are tied atop the Western Conference standings with the Denver Nuggets - a distinction they have never held before. Now riding a nine-game unbeaten run, they possess all the hallmarks of a team capable of dominating the playoff picture. This is how they've done it.
The 'Ja Morant' factor
Where to begin with a man who can effectively fly? When it comes to leaping and dunking, nobody does it better than the Grizzlies' Ja Morant.He has been averaging 27.4 points per game, 5.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists, which seems a little tame for his abilities, but the more enthralling aspect is the pizzazz he brings to proceedings.
None more so evident than in the Grizzlies' 130-112 win over the Indiana Pacers, where Morant dropped a doozy of a dunk over 6ft 9in Jalen Smith. Don't take our word for it, just watch: