nba Game Recap
Utah Falls 122-115 to Grizzlies - Recap
Luke Kennard went off for 30 points and added 4 rebounds leading Memphis to a 122-115 win over Utah on Wednesday at FedExForum.
Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 247.5.
Memphis got 28 points from Ja Morant and another 17 points from Desmond Bane. Desmond Bane contributed 9 assists, while Lamar Stevens cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Utah got 22 points from Collin Sexton in a losing cause and another 22 points from John Collins. Collin Sexton contributed 7 assists for the Jazz, while Walker Kessler had 14 rebounds.
The Grizzlies hit the break winning 64-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Utah had a 60-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Memphis heads into a battle against the Cavaliers. Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.