The Utah Jazz couldn’t get the job done in their season opener on Wednesday night. They lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, who had the benefit of 45 points from Ty Jerome, who was on fire all night.
It's safe to say the Utah Jazz could have done better in this one, but at least Jusuf Nurkic's absence gives them an excuse.
The Utah Jazz wanted Kristaps Porzingis back in 2023, but the Boston Celtics beat them to the punch. In retrospect, it worked out for them.