Patrick Beverley rams his shoulder into Ja Morant’s chest | Grizzlies at Timberwolves | Game 3 | 2022 NBA Playoffs #NBAPlayoffs [VIDEO]

Patrick Beverley rams his shoulder into Ja Morant’s chest

Patrick Beverley has tried his best to torture Ja Morant all series long. When Patrick Beverley is described, the word “pest” is often used. NBA fans say fans love Patrick Beverley when the plays for their team, but hates him when he plays for other teams. Patrick Beverley joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, following four years with the Los Angeles Clippers. It was fitting for Patrick Beverley that the Timberwolves beat the Clippers to make the playoffs.

Patrick Beverley had faith, but no one else did, in the playoffs. All season long, the Memphis Grizzlies have dominated every team that isn’t the Phoenix Suns. Ja Morant has led a Memphis Grizzlies team that plays fast and loose. For Patrick Beverley, that was enough for him to decide to make Ja Morant’s life a living nightmare. Patrick Beverley has made a career off simply being a pest to the star point guards of the NBA.

Patrick Beverley came out and set a tone early for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Early in Game 3, the Timberwolves got off to a quick start, and led big. While the Timberwolves were piling on points, Patrick Beverley kept his torture of Ja Morant going. When Patrick Beverley was running the floor, he intentionally hit Ja Morant in the chest with his shoulder. Afterward, the Grizzlies went on a run to make the score close at halftime.

Patrick Beverley rams his shoulder into Ja Morant’s chest