Despite Memphis dropping the first two games of this series, Ja Morant is playing at a record level. Morant's 47-point performance in Game 2 was the most by a player age 21 or younger in NBA playoff history.
After splitting the first two games of this series on the road, the Western Conference eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies will host their first playoff game in four years on Saturday night against the No. 1 Utah Jazz. The Jazz are 5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds for Game 3, with a total of 224.
Jazz vs. Grizzlies NBA Playoff Odds
Memphis’ last playoff home game – remember, this year’s play-in tournament technically didn’t count as the postseason – was Game 6 of the Western Conference first round on April 27, 2017 vs. San Antonio. Led by Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs won the series with a 103-96 victory. The Grizzlies’ leading scorer that day was Mike Conley with 26 points; he’s now the Jazz’s starting point guard.
Utah’s lone visit to Memphis this season was a 111-107 victory on March 31. Conley scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner, Jordan Clarkson, added 24 points. Jazz leading scorer Donovan Mitchell was out for personal reasons. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 points.
With the series tied 1-1, Utah is -833 on the series moneyline with Memphis at +500. To win the West, the Jazz are now +250 second-favourites because the Clippers have flopped thus far, while the Grizzlies are +6600.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz didn’t have All-Star and leading scorer Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 as a late scratch (ankle), but he was back in full force for Game 2. Mitchell had 25 points in Utah’s 141-129 victory, which saw the Jazz score 32 more points than in the opener and set a franchise record for most points in a playoff game. The previous mark was 131 points in 1985 against the Nuggets. Mike Conley added 20 points and 15 assists and Rudy Gobert had 21 points and 13 rebounds. Every Jazz starter had at least 14 points and two reserves also had at least that many. Utah shot 54.4 per cent overall and made 19 threes. The Jazz are 3-10 ATS in their past 13 after scoring at least 125 points in the previous game.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis probably isn’t winning this series, but this team should be a contender within a couple of years with a terrific young group led by fantastic second-year point guard Ja Morant. He torched Utah for 47 points (plus seven assists and four rebounds) in Game 2, the most points in a playoff game by a player age 21 or younger in NBA history and the most points in any Grizzlies game ever. The previous playoff mark was by LeBron James with 45 points in 2006. Mississauga’s Dillon Brooks was fantastic in Game 1 and followed that up with 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting in Game 2. Former Raptor Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points but just six rebounds. The Memphis starters held their own, while the bench was destroyed. The Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their past five as home dogs.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Jazz vs. Grizzlies?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 27 May 1:19pm | UTA | -5 -110 | O +224.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 May 11:49pm | UTA | -5.5 -115 | O +224.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
Miye Oni (SG)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Derrick Favors (PF)
Joe Ingles (SF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Elijah Hughes (SG)
Kyle Anderson (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Ja Morant (PG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Sean McDermott (SF)
Xavier Tillman (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Miye Oni (SG) | Prob Sat | Back - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-3 | 7-2 | + - |
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Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Ques Sun | Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 | 7-4 | 8-3 | + - |
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Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Prob Fri | Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 | 11-7 | 12-6 | + - |
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Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Ques Fri | Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 | 14-12 | 15-11 | + - |
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Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Derrick Favors (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 | 14-14 | 15-13 | + - |
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Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday. |
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| Joe Ingles (SF) | Ques Fri | Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Out Tues | Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 | 16-17 | 18-15 | + - |
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Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers. |
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| Elijah Hughes (SG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 | 17-19 | 19-17 | + - |
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Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson (SF) | Ques Sun | Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Ja Morant (PG) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Tues | Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Thurs | Back - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings. |
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| Sean McDermott (SF) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Xavier Tillman (PF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 27 May 1:19pm UTA -5 -110 O +224.5 -110 Closing 29 May 11:49pm UTA -5.5 -115 O +224.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
Miye Oni (SG)
Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21Juwan Morgan (PF)
Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21Derrick Favors (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21Joe Ingles (SF)
Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21Elijah Hughes (SG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21Kyle Anderson (SF)
Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21Dillon Brooks (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21Brandon Clarke (PF)
Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Ja Morant (PG)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21Sean McDermott (SF)
Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21Xavier Tillman (PF)
Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Miye Oni (SG) Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21 6-3 7-2 + - Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 7-4 8-3 + - Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 11-7 12-6 + - Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 12-10 14-8 + - O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 14-12 15-11 + - Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday.
Derrick Favors (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 14-14 15-13 + - Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday.
Joe Ingles (SF) Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 16-17 18-15 + - Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers.
Elijah Hughes (SG) Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 17-19 19-17 + - Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Anderson (SF) Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Brandon Clarke (PF) Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest.
Ja Morant (PG) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings.
Sean McDermott (SF) Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Xavier Tillman (PF) Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday.