Utah Jazz (22-59) beat Memphis Grizzlies (25-56) 147-101 at home on Friday, April 10. The final margin was 46 points.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Jazz had the better start, winning the first 33-30 to lead by 3 after one. The Jazz kept the pressure on with a 41-22 second quarter, carrying a 22-point lead into halftime.
The Jazz won the third 36-22 to create some separation, taking a 36-point lead into the fourth. The Jazz took the fourth 37-27; the Jazz finished the job for a 147-101 regulation win.
Why it was lopsided
The Jazz got more from their shots, finishing at 63.2% effective field-goal shooting compared with 42.7% for the Grizzlies. The Jazz grabbed 25% of their own misses, while the Grizzlies recovered 17.5%. That shooting gap supplied the clearest edge.
At roughly 121 possessions per team, the Jazz produced 121.3 points per 100 possessions to 83.3 for the Grizzlies.
The Jazz's reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 39-21.
Who stood out
Bez Mbeng was the game's biggest individual force for UTA: 27 pts, 11 reb, 11 ast, 3 stl on 12-19 shooting. His Game Score of 32.3 led everyone. His team was +40 with him on the floor.
Oscar Tshiebwe (16 pts, 22 reb, 3 ast), Airious Bailey (23 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast), and Kennedy Chandler (26 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast) each recorded a double-double.
What it means
The pre-game Win Meter had it close to a coin flip, at about 57% for the Jazz.
Across the last 7 meetings in our records, Memphis Grizzlies lead 6-1.
The Jazz are now 22-59, and the Grizzlies are 25-56. The Jazz last five before this game: L-L-L-L-L.
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