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GrizzliesThe Memphis Grizzlies routed the Utah Jazz 123-103 on Wednesday, October 21, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Grizzlies led 64-51 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 35-20.
Top performers
Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jerami Grant added 15 points. For the Jazz, Keyonte George had 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 5 assists. Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and 9 rebounds.
The Grizzlies bench outscored the Jazz reserves 46-34.
- Ty Jerome (MEM): 45 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 17-25 FG, 32 MIN
- Keyonte George (UTA): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 7-12 FG, 29 MIN
- Lauri Markkanen (UTA): 18 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 4-13 FG, 36 MIN
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTA): 15 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 6-10 FG, 28 MIN
- Jerami Grant (MEM): 15 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 4-9 FG, 24 MIN
- GG Jackson (MEM): 12 PTS, 8 REB, 0 AST, 4-8 FG, 19 MIN
Context
The Grizzlies improved to 1-0, while the Jazz fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Grizzlies visit the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 13; the Jazz visit the Rockets on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,276 at FedExForum. Officials: Tre Maddox, Andy Nagy and Ashley Moyer-Gleich.