Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz: Final score, highlights

The Memphis Grizzlies began the 2024-25 season with a highway win.

Memphis (1-0) jumped out to an early lead in opposition to the Utah Jazz (0-1) on Wednesday in Salt Lake Metropolis, however the Jazz fought again and made it a aggressive recreation down the stretch. The Grizzlies in the end made sufficient performs within the ultimate minutes to earn an encouraging 126-124 win.

Zach Edey had a tough NBA debut, fouling out early within the fourth quarter with 5 factors and 5 rebounds. Ja Morant was glorious in his return to the courtroom — his first regular-season motion since Jan. 5 — with 22 factors, 10 assists and 5 rebounds. Santi Aldama had a robust taking pictures night time, hitting 5-of-10 3-pointers and ending with 27 factors.

Lauri Markkanen had 35 factors to steer all scorers.

The Grizzlies are again in motion on Friday night time after they face the Rockets (0-1) in Houston.

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Zach Edey fouls out

Edey fouled out within the fourth quarter after he was restricted all through the sport due to foul bother. He completed with 5 factors and 5 rebounds in his NBA debut.

Finish of third quarter: Grizzlies 93, Jazz 86

Utah went on a run to start out the quarter and made it a aggressive recreation. The Grizzlies nonetheless have the lead going into the fourth quarter due to a robust quarter from Desmond Bane and extra scoring from Aldama.