The Memphis Grizzlies lost a back-and-forth game that featured 15 ties and 14 lead changes, falling 82-73 to the Utah Jazz Sunday at FedExForum.
With both teams ranking third or higher in the NBA for opponent points per game and 24th or lower in points per game entering tonight, the low scoring affair was to be expected. The Grizzlies scoring total and field goal percentage (.301) were season lows for the team.
Both teams struggled from three-point range, but with the game tied at 66 with 5:25 remaining, the Jazz hit three straight three-pointers to go on a 9-2 run over the next 3:07. The Grizzlies tied a season low in three-pointers (2) and recorded a season-low for three-point percentage (.087).
JaMychal Green posted his fifth double-double of the season (10 points, 11 rebounds), tying Marc Gasol for the most by a Grizzlies player this season.
Zach Randolph also posted a double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds), becoming the Grizzlies’ all-time leader in double-doubles off the bench (Stromile Swift, 16).
Rudy Gobert led the Jazz by recording his seventh straight double-double (21 points, 12 rebounds) and connecting on all nine of his field goal attempts. Gordon Hayward chipped in to lead the Jazz with 22 points. Utah blocked 11 shots, a season-high for a Grizzlies opponent.
Next Game
The Grizzlies finish a four-game home stand when they take on the Boston Celtics Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT. Catch all the action live at FedExForum, watch on FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Key Stat of the Night
- The Jazz entered tonight leading the NBA in points per game allowed (95.4) and ranked second in field goal percentage allowed (.429) and fourth in defensive rating (101.6). Utah held Memphis to season lows for points scored (73), field goal percentage (.301) and three-point field goal percentage (.087).
Key Run of the Night
- Tied (66-66) with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter, the Jazz went on a 9-2 run throughout the next 3:07 to take a decisive 75-68 advantage.
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Player Notes
- JaMychal Green recorded his fifth double-double of the season finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes and tying Marc Gasol for most double-doubles recorded by a Grizzlies player this season.
- Zach Randolph recorded his 17th double-double coming off the Grizzlies bench, breaking Stromile Swift’s franchise record of 16. Randolph contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds in 23 minutes.
- Vince Carter played his 1,296th career regular season game, tying with Mark Jackson for 21st in NBA history. Carter finished with six points and two rebounds in 18 minutes.
- Shooting 4-of-7 from three-point range, Gordon Hayward scored a game-high 22 points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes