The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday, October 26, 2026, marking their second win in four games against Utah. The contest was marked by significant injuries to the Jazz roster, as both Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. left the game early in the first half and did not return.
Grizzlies Secure Unbeaten Record
Cedric Coward led the Grizzlies with 16 points and 11 rebounds during the Monday night matchup. Memphis maintained an unbeaten record following the win, supported by 14 points from Jaylen Wells and 13 points each from Cameron Boozer and Jerami Grant. Ty Jerome, who entered the game as the NBA scoring leader, contributed 15 points on 4-of-15 shooting and recorded eight assists.
Jazz Battle Without Key Scorers
The Utah Jazz struggled to maintain momentum after losing two of their top three scorers early in the first half. Despite the absences of Markkanen and Jackson Jr., Keyonte George led the Jazz with 26 points. Ace Bailey contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Darryn Peterson added 14 points. Mo Bamba, making his season debut, finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Late Fourth Quarter Surge
Memphis established a significant lead late in the third quarter, holding an 87-71 advantage after a string of three consecutive three-pointers from Quinten Post, Cam Spencer, and Coward. Utah mounted a 15-3 run in the fourth quarter to bring the score to 102-101 following a three-point play by George with 3:37 remaining in the game.
Final Minute Results
The final minutes saw back-to-back baskets from Jerome to prevent the Jazz from taking the lead. Although a dunk from Mo Bamba brought Utah within one point with 1:01 remaining, free throws from Wells and Jerome in the final minute secured the victory for Memphis.
Jazz React to Loss
Following the game, the Utah Jazz described the contest as a hard fought battle on social media. The team noted they would return to work on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Upcoming Schedule
The Memphis Grizzlies are scheduled to play in Portland on Thursday night. The Utah Jazz will host San Antonio on Wednesday night.
Game Highlights Information
According to a post from the Utah Jazz on X, the team's game highlights for the matchup were presented by Zions Bank.
