Who said the 2021-22 NBA Western Conference is going to be a one horse race? The Memphis Grizzlies are making it anything but one-sided, wreaking havoc in the West. Led by young Ja Morant, the Grizzlies are 3rd in their Conference at the moment. They have already notched some top victories, against the likes of the Warriors, Bulls and more. Can they keep up their form?

22-year-old Ja Morant has shown maturity well beyond his age. Carrying the bulk of Memphis’ workload this season, he averages nearly 25 points per game. Pacy, physical, and brilliant from the rim and long range, Morant has been pitted as the next Kobe Bryant by many. However, Monday night brought about a heated exchange for the prodigy, as he was involved in a scuffle with a Bulls player.

VIDEO: Ja Morant battles Tony Bradley in heated NBA scuffle

On his social media, Ja has previously stated that if provoked, he will not back down from a fight. This was evidently the case on Monday, when the Grizzlies overcame a challenging outing against the Chicago Bulls. Top scoring on the night again, Memphis’ premier point guard was in rampant form. Characteristically, the 4th quarter saw some baffling exchanges on the court. Holding fort against Ja, was 24-year-old Tony Bradley.

Very few defenders can handle the guile of Ja Morant. In one such play, the #12 was headed to the rim deep in the final quarter, when Bradley attempted to stop him. Fouling him in the process, the duo stood face-to-face. In the heated exchange that followed, young Tony held Ja by his jersey for numerous seconds.

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Finally Steven Adams had to literally lift the center-forward away from the scene, before play resumed. Here is the entire incident that unfolded.

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This is yet another heated battle added to this year’s list. Who was in the wrong on this occasion? Between two young stars, emotions are bound to get out of hand.

Thankfully, none of it overshadowed the great game between two sublime rosters.