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Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz, Tonight 9:00 PM ET: preview

Tonight · 9:00 PM ETDelta Center
MemphisGrizzlies
3-0 · 2nd West
49%to win
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UtahJazz
1-2 · 11th West
51%to win
Win chance from sportsbook odds
Spread UTA -1.5 ptsTotal 237.5 ptsML MEM -105 · UTA -115DraftKings ·
Injuries MEM Out Lopez, Edey UTA Out Nurkic, Alexander

MEM likely five, Oct 25 box score: Jerome, Stewart, Coward, Boozer, Wells

UTA likely five, Oct 25 box score: Markkanen, Jackson Jr., George, Bailey, Peterson

MEM on a back-to-backMEM playing at altitudeUTA on a back-to-back
Updated · news · source status

The story

Opinion Grizzlies rule out Zach Edey for the trip to Utah

Zach Edey is out for Memphis. That's a big loss: the opening-night starting unit he anchored ran up big plus-minus numbers against the Jazz, per Locked On Grizzlies. The Athletic NBA Daily host said Kyle Filipowski looked overmatched against Edey in that game.

Sources: Zach Edey status (ESPN injury table) · Locked On Grizzlies “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable fo” at 17:27 · The Athletic NBA Daily “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Pro” at 25:30

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Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; updated . Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Schedule & travel · referees
MEMUTA
Days of rest00
Back-to-backYesYes
Games in last 7 days33
Travel to this game (est.)532 mi0 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)2,402 mi1,248 mi
Time zones crossed10
Road trip game #3—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referee crew is announced the morning of the game.

MEM

This season, per game

UTA
better: 119.0 pts #9
Points
115.3 pts #13
better: 107.7 pts #7
Points allowed
124.7 pts #27
better: 116.3 per 100 #6
Offensive rating
110.7 per 100 #11
better: 105.2 per 100 #10
Defensive rating
119.7 per 100 #28
better: +11.1 per 100 #6
Net rating
-9.0 per 100 #22
102.3 poss #25
Pace
104.1 poss #16
All team stats (9)
3-0
Record
1-2
2-0
Road / Home
1-1
Last 5

Per game, regular season; #n is the league rank; ▲ marks the better side.

Recent meetings

  • 2026-10-21: UTA 103 @ MEM 123

Players

this season's averages · tap a player for his page

MEM MEM

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Cameron Boozer33.7 min16.0 pts11.7 reb5.0 ast
Ty Jerome32.0 min34.7 pts4.3 reb5.7 ast
Cedric Coward30.0 min11.0 pts9.0 reb2.0 ast
Jaylen Wells28.7 min15.0 pts4.7 reb2.0 ast
Jerami Grant24.0 min8.7 pts2.3 reb3.0 ast
Zach Edey21.5 min7.0 pts9.5 reb1.5 ast
Isaiah Stewart19.0 min8.5 pts3.5 reb1.0 ast
Quinten Post18.7 min5.3 pts2.3 reb0.7 ast
Scotty Pippen Jr.18.0 min7.7 pts3.3 reb3.3 ast
Cam Spencer16.3 min9.0 pts2.3 reb1.3 ast

UTA UTA

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Lauri Markkanen36.0 min20.7 pts7.0 reb2.3 ast
Jaren Jackson Jr.31.3 min19.7 pts5.7 reb2.0 ast
Keyonte George31.3 min21.7 pts4.3 reb8.3 ast
Darryn Peterson30.3 min10.7 pts3.3 reb2.0 ast
Ace Bailey25.0 min11.7 pts8.0 reb3.0 ast
Jaxson Hayes23.7 min10.3 pts5.0 reb2.0 ast
Svi Mykhailiuk18.0 min5.0 pts2.7 reb1.0 ast
Isaiah Collier15.7 min7.7 pts2.7 reb5.3 ast
Brice Sensabaugh15.7 min6.3 pts3.7 reb1.3 ast
Josh Okogie9.0 min1.0 pts1.5 reb1.0 ast

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Latest news

newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
  • XMEM

    Grizzlies looking to get off to a 3-0 start. With Zach Edey out, Isaiah Stewart is drawing the start at center. Live updates throughout the game here:

    @DamichaelC · View on X
  • ESPNMEMKarim LopezAbout an earlier game

    Lopez (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

    Right, Knee, Bruise (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
  • XMEMCedric CowardAvailable

    Cedric Coward (wrist) listed available to play Sunday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on Xalso reported by RotoWire
  • ESPNMEMCedric CowardAbout an earlier game

    Coward (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game in Sacramento.

    Left, Wrist, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-25)ESPN · Original ↗
  • ESPNMEMZach EdeyAbout an earlier game

    Edey has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to left ankle injury management.

    Left, Ankle (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire, @UnderdogNBA
  • BlueskyMEM

    Grizzlies injury report for Sunday at n Sacramento: Cedric Coward updated to questionable with his wrist sprain. Zach Edey out for injury management.

    @chrisherrington.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • ESPNUTATrey AlexanderAbout an earlier game

    Alexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise.

    Left, Knee, Bruise (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
  • RotoWireUTAKeyonte GeorgeAbout an earlier game

    Keyonte George: Double-doubles in win — George accumulated 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 120-119 win over New Orleans.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
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  • XMEM

    Kris Murray is starting the second half in place of GG Jackson, who had four fouls in the first half. Murray is drawing the Steph Curry assignment while Jaylen Wells is in the game. Speaks to what Memphis thinks of Murray on the defensive end.

    @DamichaelC · View on X
  • XMEM

    No Cedric Coward today, but Isaiah Stewart is available. GG Jackson is starting in place of Coward. Follow along for live updates here:

    @DamichaelC · View on X
  • RotoWireMEMGG JacksonAvailable

    GG Jackson: Starting Friday — Jackson will start Friday against the Warriors, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

    Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal · Original ↗
  • ESPNMEMCedric CowardAbout an earlier game

    Coward (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

    Left, Wrist, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-25)ESPN · Original ↗
  • RotoWireMEMIsaiah StewartAbout an earlier game

    Isaiah Stewart: Available to play — Stewart (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.

    RotoWire · Original ↗also reported by @UnderdogNBA
  • RotoWireUTAAce BaileyAbout an earlier game

    Ace Bailey: Moving to starting role — Bailey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • BlueskyMEMMicah Peavy

    The Oklahoma City Thunder and Micah Peavy have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told HoopsHype. Peavy, the 40th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, played in 61 games for the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

    @mikeascotto.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • XUTATony BradleyAvailable

    Tony Bradley (quad) listed available to play Friday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X