Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned from an eight-game injury absence on Monday night. Helping lead Memphis to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Morant tallied 22 points, 11 assists, and two rebounds in 23 minutes of action.

The Grizzlies were all smiles after watching Ja Morant's fun-to-be-around work 'engagement' pay off in a jaw-dropping return from injury.

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.