OKC Thunder guard Lu Dort describes the play that led to Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's hip injury in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.

Lu Dort hopes Ja Morant is OK after scary injury; doesn't care if fans think he's dirty.

With the Oklahoma City Thunder down 27 points, potential first-team All-Defender Lu Dort went to make a play on the ball while Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was airborne.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a left hip injury during Game 3 of the 2025 NBA playoffs after a mid-air collision with the Oklahoma City Thunder's Lu Dort late in the second quarter.

Then, Caruso explained how one of Dort’s defensive stops on Ja Morant in Game 1 was a terrific example of how the Thunder guard separates himself from the rest of the DPOY candidates.

Because Lu Dort was ahead of Morant, trying to block Pippen, he was caught in the way of Morant’s dunk attempt. Dort slipped, as Morant tumbled in midair down to the court.

Lu Dort Opines On The Ja Morant Mishap During Game 3 of their first-round playoff, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star, Ja Morant, suffered a brutal crash.

After the win, Dort addressed his foul on Morant in the first half, per the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Jonah Dylan. “Tough one,” Dort said. “Obviously, I hope he’s OK. I was running ...

Feel for Ja Morant. Seemed like Dort just totally slipped there as he was trying to change direction to go from Pippen to Morant. That’s tough. Hope he’s able to get back for Game 4. – 11:27 PM ...

Taking a hard fall in the second quarter after being fouled by Lu Dort, star point guard Ja Morant exited the game and never returned.

Addam M. Francisco: "Ja Morant just shook his head when he saw Lu Dort check out, Alex Caruso check in, only for him to be guarded by Cason Wallace. I'd be pissed too." ...

Lu Dort Reveals How He Discovered His Iconic Nickname Through Twitter Memes During Game 3 of their first-round playoff, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star, Ja Morant, suffered a brutal crash.