Memphis Grizzlies defeat Utah Jazz in NBA season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies won their NBA season opener against the Utah Jazz 123-103 on October 21, 2026, in Memphis. Utah initially gained a nine-point lead but fell behind as Memphis dominated the second and third quarters. The Grizzlies out-rebounded the Jazz 55-38 and forced 18 turnovers. Despite strong offensive potential, Utah struggled with defense and cohesion, highlighting flaws in their lineup. The Jazz aim to improve as the season progresses and adapt to new players.
- •Memphis Grizzlies defeated Utah Jazz 123-103.
- •Utah led by nine points in the first quarter.
- •Grizzlies won by 15 in the second quarter.
- •Jazz committed 18 turnovers during the game.
- •Utah seeks to improve throughout the season.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — It’s just 1 game, but the Jazz’s bad start was perhaps all too predictable
"The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz in their NBA season opener on Wednesday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:41 AMLuka Dončić-led Lakers begin post-LeBron James era with blowout win over Warriors
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:35 AMCameron Boozer Says His Feel for Game ‘Is Really Going to Shine’ in NBA- NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:27 AMDamian Lillard drops 25 points in Trail Blazers return, leads historic 41-point rout over Suns in season opener
- NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:27 AMRockets predicted to trade for Mavericks' $118M veteran NBA champion to reunite with Kevin Durant
NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 4:09 AMCharles Barkley takes a ‘dangerous’ Kash Patel dig at Shaquille O’Neal- NBA•Oct 22, 2026, 3:48 AMSources: Warriors exploring options to trade center Porzingis
