The Memphis Grizzlies secured their sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Utah Jazz 125-103. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 28 points, while Zach Edey contributed 19 points and five blocks. Desmond Bane also made a significant impact with 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The Jazz struggled, with Collin Sexton as their top scorer at 20 points and Svi Mykhailiuk adding 16. Despite a balanced effort from Utah, they fell to their fifth straight loss.
The game featured physical play, resulting in several technical fouls and the ejection of Drew Eubanks. Memphis held a 65-57 lead at halftime and expanded it significantly during the third quarter, outscoring Utah 36-17 and leading by 24 at one point. Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, particularly the Jazz, who shot just 26% from three-point range.