3 keys to the Utah Jazz’s 133-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies
sarah todd
·6 min read
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) shoots during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
The Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 133-109, on Wednesday night at the Delta Center.
Here are three keys that contributed to the Jazz’s victory:
The basket was the size of the ocean for the Jazz on Wednesday. On 43 3-point attempts the Jazz made good on 22 (51.2%). Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton all hit at least four 3-pointers.
The efficient scoring night, from everywhere on the court, led to five players finishing with double-digits in points (Markkanen, Clarkson, Sexton, Kelly Olynyk, John Collins) and every player who got in the game scoring at least three points.
The Jazz built their lead early against the Grizzlies, going into halftime with a 33-point advantage, which gave the Jazz’s starters a chance to rest through most of the fourth quarter — a welcomed development on the first night of a back-to-back set.
After two games of not reaching double-digits in points and struggling to hit shots he normally does, Jordan Clarkson rebounded with his best game of the 2023-24 season. He finished the night with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including going 4-of-6 from deep, to go with six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) shoots during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (77) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (6) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) loses the ball on the way to the hoop during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) dunks during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (6) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman (2) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith talks to head coach Will Hardy during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) prepares to take the court before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins watches the game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy watches the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) shoots during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) calls for a foul during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) dunks during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) falls on Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (5) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) sinks a three during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) calls for a foul after sinking a 3 during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dives on a loose ball (10) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) shoots during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) is charged with a foul against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) scores and draws the foul during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) goes to the hoop against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) goes to the hoop against Memphis Grizzlies forwards Xavier Tillman (2) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dunks on a break away during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) dunks during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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