Grizzlies Beat Jazz 110-105 in Salt Lake City
Cedric Coward posted a double-double as Memphis survived a late surge from Utah, who played without Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.
By Fatou Diop ·
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110-105 on Monday night in Salt Lake City. The result marks Memphis' second win against Utah in four meetings this season.
Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Ty Jerome finished with 15 points on 4-of-15 shooting, along with eight assists. Jaylen Wells scored 14 points, while Cameron Boozer and Jerami Grant each added 13.
The Jazz lost two key offensive players early in the first half. Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both suffered injuries and did not return to the game. Keyonte George led Utah with 26 points. Ace Bailey recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Darryn Peterson scored 14.
Mo Bamba made his season debut with 14 points and seven rebounds for the Jazz. Memphis built a 16-point lead late in the third quarter after Quinten Post, Cam Spencer, and Coward hit consecutive three-pointers to make the score 87-71.
Utah closed the gap with a 15-3 run in the fourth quarter. George hit a three-point play with 3:37 remaining to cut the deficit to one point at 102-101. Jerome scored back-to-back baskets to prevent the Jazz from taking the lead. Bamba dunked with 1:01 left to put Utah within one again. Free throws by Wells and Jerome in the final minute sealed the victory for Memphis.
The Grizzlies travel to Portland on Thursday night. The Jazz host San Antonio on Wednesday night.
Source: Newsday · original report published
