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.

Nearly three weeks after a hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains, Morant has reached the final steps of his recovery process before a potential return. A hip subluxation is an injury where the ball of the hip partially slips out of socket before sliding back on its own.

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.