The Memphis Grizzlies delivered another excellent defensive performance, beating the Utah Jazz 88-79. What were the main takeaways from this game?
Due to their “grit ‘n grind” defense, the Grizzlies reeled off another win against a Western Conference foe, defeating the Utah Jazz 88-79.
While the Warriors game was about the excellence of the “Core 4,” this game was led by the “Big 3” of Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons.
In the first half, Chandler Parsons flashed glimpses of the real Chandler Parsons. He scored nine points, connecting on two of his three triples. Unfortunately, he didn’t play in the second half due to his minute restriction.
The Grizz had the lead throughout the game, but Utah would always chip at it. They cut the Grizzlies lead to five with a minute left in the game. However, Marc Gasol and Mike Conley saved the day.
Gasol and Conley scored the final six points for the Grizzlies, finishing with 17 and 19 points, respectively.
On the other end, the Jazz were led by the ever-underrated Gordon Hayward (editor’s note: I guess it’ll take the playoffs or him in a Celtics uniform for him to be recognized as one of the best wings in basketball), who scored 22 points on 3-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc. The only other players in double figures were George Hill and Trey Lyles, scoring 15 and 11 points, respectively.
What were the main takeaways in this game?