A 19-point Memphis Grizzlies lead in the first half vanished late in the third quarter on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz (15-51). After it looked like the Grizzlies would pull away and cruise comfortably at FedExForum, they found themselves in another tight game.

Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points and Ja Morant added 28 and seven assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the visiting Utah Jazz, 122-115, Wednesday night.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard scored 30 points and Ja Morant had 28, helping the Memphis Grizzlies top the Utah Jazz 122-115 on Wednesday night. Kennard went 7 for 9 from 3-point range, and Morant was 4 for 7 from deep. Desmond Bane added 17 points ...

Memphis Grizzlies players talked about the the recent hours after learning of Taylor Jenkins' firing, transitioning to game.

His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Thunder. Luke Kennard will likely continue to draw the start at point guard due to Morant being sidelined, with Scotty Pippen expected to receive a bump in minutes off the bench.

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, EE.UU. (AP) — Luke Kennard anotó 30 puntos y Ja Morant tuvo 28 para ayudar a los Grizzlies de Memphis a vencer 122-115 el miércoles al Jazz de Utah. Kennard acertó siete ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Kennard scored 30 points and Ja Morant had 28, helping the Memphis Grizzlies top the Utah Jazz 122-115 on Wednesday night. Kennard went 7 for 9 from 3-point range ...

Ja Morant was turning the corner. The Memphis Grizzlies star was playing his best basketball of the season, scoring at least 20 points in each of his last 10 games. He scored a season-high 44 points in his last game on March 14 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.