Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant ejected in first half vs. Thunder

An ugly start in Oklahoma City got worse when Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was ejected near the end of the first half.

Morant picked up one technical foul with 54 seconds left in the second quarter, and he later picked up his second to get disqualified with 43.2 seconds remaining. After the ejection, Morant appeared to be pointing toward the fans, indicating that the conversation that led to the ejection wasn't with opposing players or the referees.

Dillon Brooks also received a technical foul during the sequence. The Grizzlies were trailing 61-40 when Morant was ejected.

Morant finished the game with six points, five rebounds and two assists.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ja Morant ejected for Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder