5 things learned from the Grizzlies low-scoring win over Jazz

Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) handles the ball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Utah Jazz 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) handles the ball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeats the Utah Jazz 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale during the first half against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale during the first half against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: The Grizzlies can win in multiple ways

That’s a way to put it.

So far this season, the Grizzlies have proved they can win with offense (i.e. Kings and home Warriors game) or with their “grit ‘n grind” defense (i.e. Dallas and this game).

The main key to their newfound range is that they’ve maintained their identity which is crucial for a veteran team that can’t run a whole lot.

In addition, they can close games with just about anyone around Gasol and Conley. They could have either Zach Randolph or JaMychal Green at the 4 position and a wing combination of Tony Allen, James Ennis, Troy Daniels and, soon, Chandler Parsons.

Due to injuries, rotational players received more minutes than usual. That, in turn, makes them prepared for crunch-time.

Credit to Fizdale for adding an interesting dimension to this team and for having everyone prepared for key minutes.