Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is anticipating playing in Friday's play-in game after injuring his ankle on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Ja Morant has returned to the game with a little over nine minutes remaining, and the Grizzlies and Warriors tied at 96. Morant has a clear limp, but will try to power through the rest of this game. He has 18 points in the game as he returns to try and help the Grizz finish off the Warriors on the road.

The Memphis Grizzlies lost their first play-in tournament game against the Golden State Warriors 121-116 on Wednesday as star Ja Morant played through an apparent injury in the second half.