Grizzlies Hold Off Jazz 110-105 as Coward Posts Double-Double

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110-105 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Delta Center, with Cedric Coward delivering 16 points and 11 rebounds. Memphis improved to 4-0 after holding off Utah’s fourth-quarter comeback, while Keyonte George led all scorers with 26 points for the Jazz.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Grizzlies Establish a Nine-Point Lead

Memphis opened with a 30-21 advantage, creating an early cushion on the road. Those nine points of separation proved valuable in a game Utah would finish within five.

Second Quarter: Jazz Narrow the Gap

Utah responded by outscoring Memphis 31-28 in the second quarter. The Jazz reached halftime trailing 58-52, trimming three points from their first-quarter deficit and keeping the game within reach.

Third Quarter: Memphis Extends Its Advantage

The Grizzlies delivered their highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Utah 31-24. Memphis entered the fourth ahead 89-76, turning a six-point halftime lead into a 13-point advantage.

Fourth Quarter: Utah Rallies, Memphis Holds On

Utah won the final period 29-21, but its eight-point edge was not enough to erase the deficit. Memphis came away with a five-point regulation victory despite scoring its fewest points of any quarter in the fourth.

Key Performers

• Cedric Coward, Memphis: Led the Grizzlies in both scoring and rebounding with 16 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double.
• Ty Jerome, Memphis: Led the visitors with eight assists as Memphis finished with 26 assists overall.
• Keyonte George, Utah: Led all scorers with 26 points and added six assists.
• Ace Bailey, Utah: Collected a team-high 10 rebounds, helping the Jazz finish with a 49-43 rebounding advantage.
• Isaiah Collier, Utah: Paced the Jazz with eight assists, matching Jerome’s game-high total.

NerdSports Stat: Memphis gained an 18-point advantage from three-pointers, 48-30, enough to offset Utah’s 13-point advantage in all other scoring, 75-62, and produce a five-point win.

Game Analysis: Three-Point Efficiency Makes the Difference

The clearest separation came beyond the arc. Memphis made 16 of 37 three-point attempts, shooting 43.2%, while Utah finished 10 of 33 at 30.3%. The Grizzlies made six more threes despite attempting only four more.

That perimeter advantage helped Memphis overcome Utah’s edge in rebounds and total field goals. The Jazz made 38 baskets to the Grizzlies’ 37 and attempted seven more shots, but Memphis posted the better overall shooting percentage, 43.5% to 41.3%.

Free-throw efficiency also favored the visitors. Memphis converted 20 of 22 attempts, or 90.9%, compared with Utah’s 19 of 25, or 76.0%. The Grizzlies scored one more point at the line despite taking three fewer attempts.

Utah’s fourth-quarter improvement made the finish closer, but Memphis had already built enough separation through its strong first and third periods. Across those two quarters, the Grizzlies outscored the Jazz 61-45.

Closing Context: Memphis Remains Unbeaten

Memphis improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 on the road, maintaining its unbeaten start in the Western Conference. Utah fell to 1-3 overall and 1-2 at home. The Jazz next host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. PDT, while the Grizzlies host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. PDT.

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