Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz — Recap

📰Game Recap

Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110-105 in a regular season matchup where Memphis established an early advantage and held off a late surge. The Grizzlies took control from the outset, outscoring the Jazz 30-21 in the first quarter to build an initial lead. The Jazz responded in the second period, narrowing the deficit by outscoring Memphis 31-28 before halftime.

Memphis reasserted its command after the break, extending its lead with a 31-24 third quarter. Cedric Coward was a central figure for the Grizzlies, contributing 16 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, including four three-pointers. Ty Jerome added 15 points and a team-high 8 assists for Memphis, despite an inefficient shooting night. For the Jazz, Keyonte George led all scorers with 26 points and six assists on efficient 9-of-17 shooting, consistently driving Utah's offensive efforts.

Utah continued to battle, fueled by strong performances from Airious Bailey, who posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds while hitting three shots from beyond the arc, and Mo Bamba, who added 14 points on an efficient 7-of-8 from the field. The Jazz outscored the Grizzlies 29-21 in the final quarter, mounting a significant comeback attempt. However, Memphis managed to withstand the late pressure to secure the victory, validating SportsFBI's pregame analytics which had leaned toward a Grizzlies win at 57%.