In a thrilling NBA matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, two former Michigan State Spartans showcased their skills on th

Now that he’s got his running mate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, back this season, former Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. is getting back to his old ways. After a strong week, Jackson Jr. has been named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week.

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

Key Matchup: Miles Bridges versus Jaren Jackson Jr Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr were teammates at Michigan State and also have a positive relationship off the court.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points ... LaMelo Ball added 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Miles Bridges scored 17 points as the Hornets three-game winning streak came to an end.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans

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