The Memphis Grizzlies (37 - 12) defeated the Utah Jazz (17 - 32) 100 - 90 on Wednesday at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. The Grizzlies got out quickly in this game, out - scoring the Jazz 30 - 23 in the first quarter, therefore setting the tone for the rest of the game. The Grizzlies shot the ball well, going 48 percent from the field and 46 percent from the three - point line, while the Jazz went 45 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies also forced the Jazz into 14 turnovers, while committing only nine of their own. The frontcourt did the bulk of the work for the Grizzlies, led by center Marc Gasol. Gasol went 9 - for - 18 from the field and 5 - for - 5 from the free throw line to score a game - high of 23 points, while also adding six rebounds and four assists. He had finished under his season scoring average in six straight games, so he finally got it going offensively and broke out for an improved performance. Zach Randolph had some success as well, finishing with 18 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists. Over his last three games he's averaging 19 points and 13 rebounds, as he continues to be a force for the surging Grizzlies, who've now won eight straight games. Mike Conley had his shot locked in, scoring 17 points (6 - 11 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and handing out two assists, moving his season averages to 17 points and 5 assists per game. Jeff Green recorded 13 points (4 - 8 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) in 20 minutes. Coming off the bench with the second unit, Trey Burke did most of the damage for the Jazz. He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 3 - for - 8 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points, while adding four assists in 30 minutes. Despite averaging 13 points on the season, Burke has now scored 15 or more points in each of his last three games. Recording a double - double, Enes Kanter finished with 16 points (8 - 18 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt) and 10 rebounds. It was the third time in his last four games that he recorded 10 or more rebounds. Gordon Hayward chipped in with 15 points (5 - 10 FG, 3 - 5 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) and four rebounds. Over his last three games he's averaging 23 points and eight rebounds as he continues to be one of the Jazz's best offensive options. Derrick Favors reached double figures as well with 11 points in 29 minutes. The Grizzlies' next game will be on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, while the Jazz will travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on Friday.
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