Jazz open season with 2-point loss to Grizzlies
Utah falls to Memphis in season opener
Grizzlies win 118-116 in Salt Lake City
The Utah Jazz opened their season with a 118-116 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.
The Jazz led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Grizzlies rallied to take the lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 30 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 24 points and Jordan Clarkson had 20.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 34 points, while Desmond Bane added 22 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 19.
The Jazz will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in their home opener.
## Key stats * The Grizzlies shot 49.5% from the field, while the Jazz shot 46.8%. * The Grizzlies outrebounded the Jazz 50-37. * The Jazz had 17 turnovers, while the Grizzlies had 11. ## Key plays * With the Jazz leading 110-105 with less than two minutes remaining, Morant hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to two. * On the next possession, Markkanen missed a jumper and Morant was fouled on the rebound. Morant made both free throws to give the Grizzlies the lead. * The Jazz had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but Mitchell's shot was off the mark. ## What's next? * The Jazz will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in their home opener. * The Grizzlies will host the New York Knicks on Friday night in their home opener.