Ty Jerome scores 45 points in Grizzlies season-opening win

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome recorded a career-high 45 points to lead his team to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz in their 2026-27 NBA season opener at FedExForum.

Jerome’s performance set a new franchise record for the most points scored by a Grizzlies player in a season opener, surpassing the previous mark of 44 set by Ja Morant in 2020. Jerome converted 17 of 25 shots, including five three-pointers, and added seven rebounds and six assists.

The game featured a matchup between top rookies Darryn Peterson, the second overall pick for Utah, and Cam Boozer, the third overall pick for Memphis. Peterson finished with nine points, while Boozer recorded seven points and 11 rebounds.

Other notable performances included Jerami Grant, who scored 15 points in his Grizzlies debut, and Zach Edey, who provided significant defensive and rebounding impact. For the Jazz, Keyonte George led the scoring with 22 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and nine rebounds.