Grizzlies defeat Jazz 110-105 behind 16-point effort by Coward
Memphis secured their second win in four meetings with Utah despite injuries sidelining two of Salt Lake City's top scorers early in the first half.
By Hugo Cook ·
Cedric Coward recorded 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110-105 on Monday night. The result gives Memphis their second victory against Utah in their last four matchups. Ty Jerome finished with 15 points on 4-for-15 shooting and eight assists, while Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points. Cameron Boozer and Jerami Grant each scored 13 points, helping the Grizzlies maintain an unbeaten record.
The Jazz faced challenges after Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both suffered injuries early in the first half. Neither player returned to the game. Keyonte George led the Utah attack with 26 points. Ace Bailey added 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Darryn Peterson and Mo Bamba each scored 14. Bamba also grabbed seven rebounds in his season debut.
Memphis established a commanding lead in the third quarter. Quinten Post, Cam Spencer, and Coward made consecutive three-pointers to put the Grizzlies ahead 87-71 late in the period. The Jazz responded with a 15-3 run in the fourth quarter. Keyonte George scored a three-point play with 3:37 remaining to cut the deficit to one point, making the score 102-101. Back-to-back baskets by Ty Jerome prevented the Jazz from taking the lead.
Utah tied the game at 109 with a dunk by Mo Bamba with 1:01 left. Jaylen Wells and Ty Jerome made free throws in the final minute to secure the victory for Memphis. The Grizzlies will travel to Portland on Thursday night. The Jazz will host San Antonio on Wednesday night.
Source: Newsday
