Memphis won 123-112 at Sacramento to move to 3-0 and fourth in the West. Tonight's game in Utah comes with Edey and Lopez both listed out.
What decided the win in Sacramento?
Ty Jerome finished with 31 points, 14-of-14 at the line, and was plus-27 in 32 minutes. The game was tied at 106 with 5:28 left. Memphis then ran off 11 straight and led 117-106. Jerome scored 10 in the fourth. Zach LaVine put up 37 for the Kings and it did not matter.
Who is Memphis facing tonight, and what comes next?
The Jazz are 1-2 and come in with Jusuf Nurkic and Trey Alexander out. Memphis beat them 123-103 on October 21. After tonight the schedule runs to Portland on October 29, then home against Sacramento on October 31 and New Orleans on November 2. The Blazers are 2-0 and hold sixth.
Who is healthy for the Grizzlies?
Karim Lopez and Zach Edey are both listed out, each with an estimated return of today. The Daily Memphian reported Sunday that Edey was out for injury management. Cedric Coward played 32 minutes in Sacramento with 15 points and 11 rebounds, a good sign after his wrist problem kept him out at Golden State.
Should Cameron Boozer's shooting worry anyone?
Not much. He went 6-of-21 in Sacramento, yet still had 16 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Through three games he averages 16.0 points and 11.7 rebounds and is hitting 30 percent from three. The misses are loud, but he is still doing the dirty work on the glass.
What is the Grizzlies' record this season?
Memphis is 3-0 and fourth in the West after beating Utah, Golden State and Sacramento.
When do the Grizzlies play next after Utah?
They visit the Trail Blazers on October 29, then host the Kings on October 31.
