Memphis Grizzlies 123-103 Utah Jazz: Ty Jerome scores 45

The Memphis guard needed only 32 minutes to shape the season opener, turning a first-quarter deficit into a 20-point home win.

Ty Jerome's 45 points against the Utah Jazz

Ty Jerome decided the game with 45 points in 32 minutes as Memphis beat the Utah Jazz 123-103. He also had 7 rebounds, 6 assists and a block, with just 1 turnover.

His PIR of 45 was the best on the floor by a distance, as no Utah player went beyond 17. Keyonte George, ranked 60th of 260 rated players by TeamKeys Rating last season, led the Jazz with 22 points.

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How did Ty Jerome score 45 in 32 minutes?

Jerome built his 45 on efficiency rather than volume: 12/15 on two-pointers, 5/10 from three and 6/7 at the free-throw line. He scored from every area without forcing the ball.

That shooting came while he still found team-mates, and his 7 rebounds added possessions. G.G. Jackson gave support off the bench with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2/2 from three, while Zach Edey added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Utah could not match that touch. Lauri Markkanen scored 18 points but went 1/7 from three and leaned on 9/10 free throws, while Jaxson Hayes blocked 6 shots without changing the scoreboard trend.

Where Memphis pulled away from Utah

Memphis won the game in the second quarter, outscoring Utah 35-20 after trailing 31-29 at the end of the first. From there the hosts controlled the scoreboard.

The third quarter went 34-28 to Memphis, which stretched the lead further. A 25-24 fourth quarter simply kept the gap in place, and the final margin settled at 20.

Utah had bright spots from the bench. Svi Mykhailiuk scored 10 points with 3 steals, and Ace Bailey added 12 points and 3 blocks, close to his 13.8 points per game from 2025/2026.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Ty Jerome (Memphis)	45	45
Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)	18	17
Keyonte George (Utah Jazz)	22	17
Svi Mykhailiuk (Utah Jazz)	10	14
Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz)	12	13
Zach Edey (Memphis)	6	12

Source: TeamKeys, NBA 2026-10-21. PIR: performance index rating.

What next for Memphis and the Utah Jazz?

Memphis open at 1-0 and sixth of 30, and face the Golden State Warriors on 24 October. Toronto, Portland, Minnesota and the LA Clippers are among the other teams also unbeaten.

Utah start at 0-1 and 25th in the table. They meet the New Orleans Pelicans on the same date, needing a far better answer to opposing guards than they found against Jerome.

All figures come from the official box score of Memphis Grizzlies v Utah Jazz, played on 21 October 2026 in round 1 of the NBA regular season.

Questions people ask

How many points did Ty Jerome score against the Utah Jazz?

Ty Jerome scored 45 points in 32 minutes as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 123-103. He shot 12/15 on two-pointers, 5/10 from three and 6/7 at the free-throw line, adding 7 rebounds, 6 assists and a PIR of 45.

Who was Utah's top scorer against Memphis?

Keyonte George led the Utah Jazz with 22 points in 29 minutes, shooting 4/6 from three and adding 5 assists. Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and 9 rebounds, going 9/10 from the free-throw line but only 1/7 from three.

When do Memphis and Utah play next?

Both teams return on 24 October 2026. Memphis, now 1-0 and sixth of 30 in the NBA table, face the Golden State Warriors. Utah, 0-1 and 25th, take on the New Orleans Pelicans looking for their first win of the season.

Ty Jerome scores 45 as Memphis beat the Utah Jazz 123-103