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The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 123-118 at the FedEx Forum on Sunday, extending Memphis’ winning streak to six.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
desmond bane<\/strong> He led all players with 24 points and a career-high nine assists. Tyus Jones<\/strong> 21 points and 6 assists Ja Morant<\/strong> (right leg pain), Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/strong> Recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks. Dillon Brooks<\/strong> finished with 15 points, Xavier Tillman<\/strong> In his first start of the season, he added nine points and a season-high nine rebounds. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lauri Markkanen<\/strong> leading the Jazz with 21 points, Kelly Olynyk<\/strong> For 19 points that followed, each player had eight rebounds. Jordan Clarkson<\/strong> Scored 17 points before being sent off in the 3rd quarter, Malik Beasley<\/strong> 15 points as a substitute, Jared Vanderbilt<\/strong> Recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Memphis edged Utah on second-chance points 24-18 and fast-break points 25-18. Additionally, the Grizzlies recorded his current season-high 16 steals, pushing the Jazz to his 21 turnovers, which converted to 27 points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Jazz closed out the first quarter with a 10-0 lead, leading the Grizzlies 24-23. Memphis scored 43 points in the second quarter and he led 66-52 at halftime. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Utah used a 20-8 run in the third quarter to recover from the Grizzlies’ 16-point lead, but Memphis continued to lead 98-90 going into the final frame. Clarkson scored 13 of 17 points in the third quarter before being sent off. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Memphis improved to 16-3 at home and had the best home win percentage (.842) in the NBA this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Grizzlies will face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 PM CT on FedExForum, ending their third straight set and beginning a two-game home series against the Spurs. Fans can tune in at Bally Sports Southeast or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n