Ty Jerome scores career-high 45 points in Grizzlies' opener
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points in his first game back from an ankle injury as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103 on October 21, 2026. Jerome's performance included 17-of-25 shooting and set a new team record for points in a season opener, surpassing Ja Morant's previous mark of 44. The Grizzlies maintained a strong lead throughout the game, taking a 64-51 advantage into halftime. The standout moment came when Jerome made a three-pointer from near midcourt, energizing the crowd at FedExForum. Memphis will look to build on this successful start when they face the Golden State Warriors next.
- •Jerome shot 17-of-25, including 5-of-10 from three-point range.
- •Grizzlies led at halftime 64-51.
- •Jerome's 45 points break the franchise record for a season opener.
- •Memphis faces the Golden State Warriors next.
- •Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer, top draft picks, had modest performances.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Ty Jerome's season-opening 45 points sets Grizzlies standard
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former UVA star Ty Jerome erupts for career high in Memphis’ season opener
"(AP) — In the fourth quarter, Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome went to the line with Memphis comfortably ahead, and the faithful started a chant usually reserved for such players as LeBron James or Steph Curry.That could be considered far-fetched, but Jerome was headed for a career-best 45 points — the most ever scored by a Grizzlies player in a season-opener.
"Jerome scored a new career high in first regular season game back from an ankle injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 4:41 AMTy Jerome's season-opening 45 points sets Grizzlies standard
(AP) — In the fourth quarter, Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome went to the line with Memphis comfortably ahead, and the faithful started a chant usually reserved for such players as LeBron James or Steph Curry.That could be considered far-fetched, but Jerome was headed for a career-best 45 points — the most ever scored by a Grizzlies player in a season-opener.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 4:33 AMFormer UVA star Ty Jerome erupts for career high in Memphis’ season opener
Jerome scored a new career high in first regular season game back from an ankle injury.
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