Grizzlies Offer Chance for Slumping Jazz to Play Different Tune

Utah Jazz look to end 10-game losing streak against Memphis Grizzlies in final home game of season

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:35am

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A dynamic, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso depicting the action and movement of a basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors.A fractured, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and energy of a late-season matchup between the struggling Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Jazz have struggled during their current 10-game losing streak, including a blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans where the team allowed franchise records in points scored and points in a quarter. However, the Jazz will have a chance to end their skid when they host the Memphis Grizzlies, who are also trying to find positives in a season filled with losses. Rookie Cedric Coward has been a bright spot for the rebuilding Grizzlies and is making a case for NBA All-Rookie first-team honors.

Why it matters

The Jazz-Grizzlies matchup features two teams trying to end their seasons on a high note despite disappointing campaigns. For the Jazz, a win could provide some much-needed momentum heading into the offseason, while the Grizzlies are focused on developing young talent like Cedric Coward. This game also gives the Jazz's passionate fanbase one last chance to support the team at home this season.

The details

The Jazz are coming off a 156-137 loss to the Pelicans, where they allowed franchise records in points scored and points in a quarter. Utah led by 8 at halftime before collapsing in the third quarter, allowing a 31-6 run. Rookie Kennedy Chandler had a career-high 31 points for the Jazz, while John Konchar recorded his first career triple-double. The Grizzlies have also struggled, losing 6 straight and 19 of their last 21 games. However, Cedric Coward has been a bright spot, averaging 17.3 points on 55.6% shooting over his last 4 games as he makes a case for the NBA All-Rookie first team.

  • The Jazz host the Grizzlies on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Jazz are finishing up their fourth straight playoff-less season.

The players

Cedric Coward

A rookie forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who has been a bright spot for the rebuilding team, averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game and making a case for NBA All-Rookie first-team honors.

Kennedy Chandler

A rookie guard for the Utah Jazz who scored a career-high 31 points in the team's recent loss to the Pelicans.

John Konchar

A Jazz player who recorded his first career triple-double in the loss to the Pelicans, with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

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What they’re saying

“'They're passionate. They're knowledgeable. They're fair. But they want to win. And they believe that they add to the environment, and that they make this place a hard place for opponents to play, and a great place for our team to play.'”

— Will Hardy, Utah Jazz Head Coach

“'I just try to impact winning the best I can. I hope people who watched our games throughout the whole year -- not just recently or early in the season -- can see that I've impacted winning in a lot of ways. I'm just trying to keep doing that.'”

— Cedric Coward

“'From day one, he's been super impressive in how he's contributed -- especially to winning. If you look at his lineups, he's been a guy driving winning in multiple ways, defensively and offensively. I think he's just scratched the surface of what he can be.'”

— Tuomas Iisalo, Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach

What’s next

The Jazz will look to end their season on a high note in their final home game against the Grizzlies on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite their struggles this season, the Jazz have maintained strong fan support, and this final home game provides an opportunity for the team to give their passionate fanbase one last reason for optimism heading into the offseason. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are focused on developing young talent like Cedric Coward, who is making a case for NBA All-Rookie first-team honors.