# Grizzlies Open Night Winners

> Ty Jerome scores 45 points as Memphis beats Utah Jazz 123-103.
- Title: Grizzlies Open Night Winners · Memphis Grizzlies On SI
- Summary: Ty Jerome scores 45 points as Memphis beats Utah Jazz 123-103. Memphis Grizzlies win opening night game 123-103 with Ty Jerome scoring 45 points and Zach…
- Keywords: memphis grizzlies, ty jerome, zach edey, utah jazz, nba, jeremi grant, jaren jackson jr, lauri markkanen, cam boozer, darryn peterson, brandon clarke, sports
- Source: Memphis Grizzlies On SI — https://si.com/nba/grizzlies/onsi/ty-jerome-explodes-in-opener-and-other-winners-and-losers-from-grizzlies-win-01m5gjzgzaxf
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:51:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: memphis grizzlies, ty jerome, zach edey, utah jazz, nba, jeremi grant, jaren jackson jr, lauri markkanen, cam boozer, darryn peterson, brandon clarke, sports
## Opening Night Win
Memphis Grizzlies beat Utah Jazz 123-103 to start season 1-0.
## Ty Jerome's Career Night
Jerome finished with career-high 45 points on a logo three-pointer.
## Zach Edey's Impact
Edey locked down the glass and changed Grizzlies' defense significantly.
## Jerami Grant Debut
Grant scored 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting in Grizzlies debut.
## Substitution Patterns
Iisalo's substitutions were criticized last season and remain similar this game.
## Shot Creation Without Jerome
Bench unit struggled without Jerome's scoring versatility.
## Jaylen Wells' Defense
Wells created havoc with deflections and dives to build 22-point lead.
## Brandon Clarke Tribute
Grizzlies paid tribute to late Brandon Clarke before opening game.
## FedExForum Crowd
FedExForum had strongest crowd in quite some time for opening night.
## Key takeaway

Memphis Grizzlies win opening night game 123-103 with Ty Jerome scoring 45 points and Zach Edey impacting defense.