Memphis Grizzlies Defeat Utah Jazz 110-105 for Fourth Consecutive Win
Ty Jerome delivered crucial late-game scoring to help Memphis maintain its undefeated start to the season.
The Memphis Grizzlies secured a hard-fought 110-105 victory against the Utah Jazz on October 26 at the Delta Center, marking their fourth straight win to begin the campaign. Facing their first back-to-back set of the young season, the Grizzlies navigated a gritty contest filled with fouls and injuries that remained tightly contested until the final seconds.
Ty Jerome experienced a difficult shooting night early on, failing to register a single field goal in the first half and staying out of double figures until the game's final three minutes. Despite the slow start, Jerome came through in the clutch down the stretch to seal the win for Memphis.
With this victory, the Grizzlies improved to a 4-0 record, achieving the mark for just the second time in franchise history. Memphis will look to continue its strong start on October 29 when the team hits the road to face the Portland Trail Blazers.
The upcoming matchup against Portland will carry additional significance as the first meeting between the Grizzlies and former franchise star Ja Morant, who was traded during the offseason. Meanwhile, the Jazz entered their recent stretch dealing with notable roster challenges.
Utah played through significant frontcourt depth issues, particularly with veteran center Jusuf Nurkic remaining sidelined due to a right foot injury that has kept him out since the start of the preseason. Furthermore, veteran center Jaxson Hayes was listed as questionable for the contest due to right shoulder soreness.
Entering the second leg of a back-to-back following a previous loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Jazz weighed whether to exercise caution with Hayes. His potential absence posed a considerable hurdle for head coach Will Hardy, especially when matching up against Memphis interior presence Zach Edey.
On the opposing side, the Grizzlies managed minor injury concerns entering the contest, listing rookie guard Karim Lopez and Isaiah Stewart as questionable. Stewart missed the previous encounter between the two teams, giving Utah a different defensive look.
The physical matchup highlighted the early-season adjustments for both Western Conference squads as they navigate demanding game schedules and physical toll across the opening weeks of professional basketball action.