Ja Morant goes 3-for-3 from deep in 19-point preseason outing

He shot 8-for-10 overall with opening week four days away.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ja Morant is 3-for-3 from deep 💯 He's up to 19 PTS (8-10 FGM) in preseason play! https://t.co/PNk2rk7jeO Via @NBA on X

What happened: Ja Morant scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field in NBA preseason action. He connected on all three of his attempts from 3-point range during the contest.

Why it matters: Efficient perimeter shooting adds another dimension to Morant's offensive profile entering the 2026-27 campaign. The outburst builds on his rhythm from earlier in the schedule after he scored 14 points in 23 minutes on Oct. 14.

By the numbers: Morant shot 80.0% from the floor (8-for-10) and 100.0% from 3-point range (3-for-3) to reach 19 points, topping his 14-point preseason total from Oct. 14.

What to watch: Opening week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season tips off in four days.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-17T04:11:21.564601+00:00

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