Ja Morant’s post-game vibe on November 4 felt ice-cold, and Memphis could feel it the second he stepped in front of the mics. After reports of his growing rift with head coach sparked league-wide interest, the franchise hoped his return would steady the ship after Sunday’s suspension. However, the tension inside FedExForum told a different story on Monday.

The Pistons came in, punched first, and left with a 114-106 win – Memphis’ third straight slide and another headache for a team already walking on thin ice.

Morant’s body language said more than his box score. He dropped 18 points, 10 assists, and five boards, but those five turnovers and that flat expression painted a very different picture. Every answer felt like he was tiptoeing around something bigger. Every pause felt heavier. So

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