The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Salt Lake City, led by a double-double from Cedric Coward. The win marked the second time the Grizzlies have defeated Utah in four games.
Grizzlies Secure Unbeaten Record
Cedric Coward anchored the Grizzlies' offense, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds to secure the win. Memphis maintained an unbeaten record following the victory. Other scoring contributors for the Grizzlies included Jaylen Wells with 14 points, while Cameron Boozer and Jerami Grant each added 13 points.
Ty Jerome, who entered the matchup as the NBA scoring leader, contributed 15 points on 4-of-15 shooting. Despite the lower shooting percentage, Jerome provided significant playmaking with eight assists. The Grizzlies established a commanding 87-71 lead late in the third quarter after consecutive three-pointers from Quinten Post, Cam Spencer, and Coward on three straight possessions.
Jazz Face Injury Setbacks
The Utah Jazz struggled to maintain momentum throughout the game due to significant injuries. Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both sustained injuries early in the first half and did not return to the game. The Jazz were forced to play much of the contest without two of their top three scorers.
Keyonte George led the Jazz with a game-high 26 points. Ace Bailey contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Darryn Peterson added 14 points. Mo Bamba, making his season debut, recorded 14 points and seven rebounds. Despite the offensive efforts, the Jazz could not overcome the Grizzlies' late-game composure.
Late Game Tension
The fourth quarter saw a surge from Utah, which utilized a 15-3 run to bring the game within one possession. Keyonte George helped narrow the gap with a 3-point play to make the score 102-101 with 3:37 left in the game. A dunk from Mo Bamba brought the Jazz within one point again with 1:01 remaining.
Memphis responded to the Utah rally with crucial free throws. Back-to-back baskets from Jerome prevented Utah from taking the lead, and both Wells and Jerome converted free throws in the final minute to finalize the 110-105 scoreline.
Looking Ahead
The Utah Jazz acknowledged the competitive nature of the matchup on social media, describing the game as a "hard fought battle" and stating they would return to work the following day. The Jazz's game highlights were presented by Zions Bank.
Following the loss, the Grizzlies prepared for a Thursday night matchup in Portland. The Jazz are scheduled to host San Antonio on Wednesday night.
Final Results
The Grizzlies' victory continues their momentum as they head to Portland. Meanwhile, the Jazz look to recover from the loss and injuries to their core players as they prepare for their next home game against San Antonio.
