Jazz 147, Grizzlies 101: Utah Rolls Behind Hinson

The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 147-101 on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Delta Center, with Blake Hinson leading all scorers with 30 points in a balanced Utah performance. The Jazz took control in the second quarter and never let Memphis back within reach, finishing with 42 assists and 64 rebounds.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Memphis opened with enough offense to stay close, but Utah still edged the period 33-30. The Grizzlies put up 30 points in the opening frame, yet the Jazz answered with efficient half-court execution and early rebounding control to set the tone.

Second Quarter

This was the turning point. Utah outscored Memphis 41-22 in the second and turned a three-point edge into a 74-52 halftime lead. The Jazz moved the ball cleanly, got production from multiple lineups, and consistently created quality shots while Memphis struggled to keep pace offensively.

Third Quarter

Any chance of a Grizzlies response faded in the third. Utah added another 36 points while holding Memphis to 22, pushing the margin to 110-74 entering the fourth. The Jazz continued to win the glass and generated extra possessions throughout the quarter.

Fourth Quarter

Utah closed the game the same way it played most of the night, with steady scoring and consistent pressure on the boards. The Jazz won the fourth 37-27 to finish off the 46-point result, their highest-scoring quarter total coming in every period except the first.

Key Performers

Utah Jazz:
Blake Hinson led the way with 30 points and was Utah’s top scorer in a game where offense came from all over the floor. Bez Mbeng delivered one of the most complete stat lines of the night with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 steals. Oscar Tshiebwe controlled the interior with 22 rebounds, helping Utah post a commanding 64-47 advantage on the glass.

Memphis Grizzlies:
Dariq Whitehead paced Memphis with 21 points. Jahmai Mashack filled the box score with 13 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, giving the Grizzlies a triple-double effort even in a difficult team result.

NerdSports Stat: Utah finished with 147 points and 42 assists, meaning 28.6% of the Jazz’s points came directly from assists if each assist only created a two-point basket — a striking baseline that underscores how connected their offense was all night.

Game Analysis

Utah’s efficiency and volume were the defining factors. The Jazz shot 56.4% from the field, made 15 three-pointers at a 42.9% clip, and attempted 110 shots. Memphis also got up 109 attempts, but the difference in conversion rate was substantial: the Grizzlies shot 37.6% overall and just 21.2% from three, going 11-for-52 from beyond the arc.

The rebounding margin also shaped the game. Utah’s 64 rebounds compared to Memphis’ 47 gave the home team control of possessions and helped maintain scoreboard separation as the game moved along. The Jazz paired that work on the glass with 42 assists, a number that reflects how often they created clean looks rather than relying on isolation play.

For Memphis, there were a few bright spots in individual production, especially from Whitehead and Mashack, but the team could not sustain offensive rhythm after the first quarter. The Grizzlies scored 30 in the opening period, then managed just 71 points over the final three quarters combined.

Closing Context

With the win, the Jazz moved to 22-59 overall and 14-27 at home, while the Grizzlies dropped to 25-56 and 11-29 on the road. Even late in the season, this result offered Utah a positive step built on ball movement, rebounding, and lineup depth, while Memphis heads into its next game looking for more efficient perimeter scoring.

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