Ja Morant made an immediate impact with the Memphis Grizzlies in his return to the lineup after missing eight games — and almost three weeks — with hip and pelvic muscle injuries.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night by a final score of 123-98. Monday also saw the return of Ja Morant to the Grizzlies' lineup, as he was sidelined for eight games after he suffered an injury during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and scored 22 points with 11 assists to lead the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory Monday night over the Portland Trail Blazers.