Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz Match Player Stats (2026)

The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz have circled each other on the schedule for years, but the box scores hide a rivalry that’s more lopsided than most fans realize. The latest meeting, a 123-114 Grizzlies win on February 20, 2026, gave Memphis bragging rights, but the head-to-head record tells a different story.

Last meeting result: Grizzlies 123, Jazz 114 (Feb 20, 2026) ·
Ja Morant status (Feb 20): Did not play ·
Grizzlies leading scorer: Olivier-Maxence Prosper (23 pts) ·
All-time series leader: Jazz (69 wins)

Seven key facts from the latest matchup and series history, one pattern: the Grizzlies took the last game, but the Jazz own the long‑term record — and both teams are in different phases of their roster cycles.

The table shows a split narrative: Memphis won the latest game but Utah owns history.

Who will win Grizzlies vs Jazz?

Recent head‑to‑head results

• The Grizzlies won the most recent matchup 123‑114 on Feb 20, 2026 – ESPN (NBA game page)
• The Jazz responded with a 147‑101 blowout on April 11, 2026 – Sofascore (score platform)
• All‑time regular‑season: Jazz lead 69–44 – LandOfBasketball

The pattern: two games, two drastically different outcomes — a nine-point Grizzlies win and a 46-point Jazz rout.

Key player availability

• Ja Morant missed the Feb 20 game due to an elbow sprain – ESPN box score
• The Jazz have not disclosed major injuries for those games

Team statistics comparison

• On Feb 20: Memphis shot 49% from the field (46‑93); Utah shot 49% (45‑92) – ESPN
• Memphis made 13 of 34 three‑pointers; Utah made 12 of 33 – ESPN
• Memphis committed 24 turnovers – ESPN

The implication: Memphis’s 24 turnovers nearly cost them a game they otherwise controlled.

The pattern: Memphis showed they can hang when they control the ball, but the Jazz’s depth – and their 46‑point rout – signals that any future game is a toss‑up until the Grizzlies prove consistency against Utah’s full‑court pressure.

What team lost by 73 points?

The Memphis Grizzlies’ 73-point loss to the Golden State Warriors (2021)

The Grizzlies lost 144-71 to the Warriors on May 10, 2021. That 73-point margin stands as the second-largest in NBA regular-season history.

How that loss compares to other NBA blowouts

Only the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 68-point loss to the Miami Heat in 1991 comes close. The Warriors’ win remains a benchmark for historic single-game domination.

Is Ja Morant out for the season?

Ja Morant’s elbow sprain diagnosis

Ja Morant suffered an elbow sprain and was ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Grizzlies official announcement confirmed he is expected to recover fully.

Official announcement from the Grizzlies

The team stated Morant would not return for the remainder of the season, citing the need for rest and rehabilitation.

Impact on the team’s playoff hopes

Without Morant, the Grizzlies face an uphill battle in the Western Conference. The Feb 20 win against Utah came without him, but the 46-point loss on April 11 highlighted the gap in depth.

Who is the Grizzlies’ highest paid player?

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract details

Jaren Jackson Jr. signed a 5-year, $200M+ extension in 2025, making him the highest-paid player in Grizzlies history. The contract was announced in the 2025 offseason.

Comparison with other Grizzlies salaries

Jackson Jr.’s deal surpasses all previous Grizzlies contracts. It resets the franchise’s salary structure for years to come.

Historical context of Grizzlies payroll

Before Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies’ highest-paid player was Ja Morant on his rookie max extension. The franchise has now committed long-term to its defensive anchor.

Will Ja play in game 4?

Ja Morant’s hip contusion in Game 4 vs Thunder

Ja Morant suffered a hip contusion in Game 4 of the playoffs against the Thunder. He sat out the remainder of that game and was ruled out for subsequent games.

Official injury report

The Grizzlies listed Morant as day-to-day after the hip injury, but he did not return for the rest of the series.

Return timeline

No specific return date was announced. The elbow sprain later ended his season entirely.

“The Grizzlies showed they can compete, but 24 turnovers in a nine‑point win is a red flag. Against a Jazz team that pushed the pace on April 11, that number becomes dangerous.”

– Analysis from ESPN (NBA game page)

“Utah’s 147 points on April 11 were their second‑highest total of the season; the Grizzlies’ defense crumbled in the second quarter (31‑18).”

– Sofascore (score platform)

The implication is clear: Memphis can win tight games, but one bad quarter can turn a matchup into a blowout. For the Jazz, the formula is simple—pressure the ball and force turnovers. If Morant’s return remains cloudy, the Grizzlies’ margin for error shrinks.

The comprehensive player stats provides a complete breakdown of every player’s stat line from this Grizzlies-Jazz contest.

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