The Utah Jazz are on the road to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The two teams have had opposite fortunes this season. Utah is last in the West with a 15-50 record, while Memphis is fourth in the same conference with a 41-24 record.
The Jazz are coming off a 114-108 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday. Utah had a great final quarter, outscoring Boston 39-24, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Three Jazz players had double-doubles, led by John Collins’ 28 points and 10 rebounds. Collin Sexton had 16 points and 13 assists, while Walker Kessler had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Utah has lost six straight games and is just 7-26 on the road. The team is unlikely to cause major concerns for Memphis.
The Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 120-118 on Monday. Ja Morant was at his absolute best with 29 points and 12 assists. Memphis has done a great job of bouncing back from a poor 2023-24 season where it finished 13th in the conference with just 27 wins.
The two Western Conference franchises have met on 107 occasions, with Utah holding a 67-40 lead. They have already met twice this season, with Memphis winning both games. They last played on Jan. 25, when Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and two blocks to lead the Grizzlies to a 125-103 win. Collin Sexton led Utah with 20 points and four assists in that one.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies: Injury Reports
Jazz injury report for March 12
The Jazz are dealing with a plethora of injuries: Lauri Markkanen (back), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Jaden Springer (back) are questionable for the game, while Keyonte George is doubtful with a foot injury. Taylor Hendricks (broken right leg) and Oscar Tshiebwe (illness) are out.
Grizzlies injury report for March 12
The Grizzlies will miss the interior defensive presence of Jaren Jackson Jr., who is out with an ankle injury. Santi Aldama (calf) and Zyon Pullin (right patellar tendon surgery recovery) are out as well.
Meanwhile, Brandon Clarke (knee) and Zach Edey (ankle) are questionable for Wednesday’s game.
Here’s a look at the Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies’ starting lineups and depth charts for March 12.
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies: Starting lineups and depth chart
Jazz starting lineup and depth chart
Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart
Where and how to watch Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies?
The Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies game will tip off at 8 p.m. EDT at FedExForum in Memphis. The game will be broadcast locally on KJZZ and FDSNSE-MEM/WMC-TV. Fans looking for streaming options can watch it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
NBA Fans React to Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury News Before Grizzlies-Jazz
After losing four consecutive games, the Memphis Grizzlies have bounced back to build a three-game winning streak and now head into a favorable matchup against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
The Grizzlies are now 41-24 on the season and are tied for third place in the Western Conference, while the Jazz are just 15-50 and in last place. Wednesday’s home matchup is a great chance for the Grizzlies to overtake the Los Angeles Lakers for second place in the conference, but Memphis will continue to be shorthanded.
The Grizzlies have already ruled out star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. for Wednesday’s game against the Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
This will be the fifth consecutive game Jackson Jr. has missed after he sprained his ankle in last week’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks just two minutes into the game.
Many fans have taken to social media to react to his status for Wednesday’s game, as all Grizzlies fans are desperate to see him back on the court, especially with a huge matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers approaching on Friday.
“jaren save us vs the cavs demom,” one fan said.
“Jaren Jackson update?” a fan asked.
“Jaren comes back soon please,” another fan pleaded.
“No jaren💔,” a fan reacted.
While the Grizzlies have shown they can win without their former Defensive Player of the Year winner in the lineup, they are a much better team with him holding it down on both ends of the court.
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