Grizzlies Look to Bounce Back Against Jazz

Memphis travels to Utah for a matchup of Western Conference bottom-dwellers.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:48am

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The Memphis Grizzlies (25-55) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (21-59) on Friday, April 10, 2026. The Grizzlies are coming off a 136-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets, while the Jazz are looking to rebound from a 156-137 defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Why it matters

Both teams are struggling this season, with the Grizzlies and Jazz sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. This matchup presents an opportunity for one team to pick up a much-needed win and potentially improve their position in the draft lottery.

The details

In the Grizzlies' last game, Cedric Coward led the team with 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting, while also grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists. As a team, Memphis shot 45.7% from the field and 38% from three-point range. The Jazz, on the other hand, were led by Kennedy Chandler's 31 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Pelicans. Utah shot 51% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.3% of their three-point attempts.

  • The game will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Grizzlies' last game was against the Nuggets on an unspecified date.
  • The Jazz's last game was against the Pelicans on an unspecified date.

The players

Cedric Coward

A key contributor for the Grizzlies, Coward scored 27 points on 10-of-17 shooting in the team's last game.

Kennedy Chandler

The leading scorer for the Jazz in their last game, Chandler recorded 31 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup and focus on our next opponent. The Jazz will be a tough challenge, but we're ready to compete and come away with a win.”

— Taylor Jenkins, Head Coach, Memphis Grizzlies

What’s next

The winner of this game will look to build momentum and potentially improve their position in the draft lottery, while the loser will aim to bounce back in their next contest.

The takeaway

This matchup between the struggling Grizzlies and Jazz presents an opportunity for one team to pick up a much-needed win and potentially improve their draft position, as both squads look to rebound from recent losses.