Pool Report on the second quarter ejection of Ja Morant during the Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder game

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Joe Mussatto (The Oklahoman) with Crew Chief John Goble following tonight’s Grizzlies at Thunder game.

December 17, 2022

QUESTION: Can you explain why Ja Morant was assessed the first technical foul during the second quarter?

GOBLE: Morant was assessed a technical foul for use of profanity directed at an official.

QUESTION: Can you explain why Ja Morant was assessed the second technical foul during the second quarter?

GOBLE: Morant was assessed his second technical foul for making a comment questioning the integrity of the officials.

QUESTION: It appears Morant was speaking to a fan when he was assessed the second technical foul. Was the technical foul assessed as a result of conversation or actions toward the crowd?

GOBLE: No.