The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 123-103 to start the season 1-0 . Here are the winners and losers from opening night, including a career night for the new starting point guard.

Winner: Ty Jerome and Zach Edey

The Grizzlies with Ty Jerome and Zach Edey on the floor vs. without the two were night and day. Jerome came out firing in the first quarter with 7 early points, setting the tone for a 19-point first half, and that was only the start of a career night.

Jerome finished with a career-high 45 points and clinched the 40 mark on a logo three-pointer. Memphis could not have asked for a better first game from its new lead guard.

— eric (@EricTweetsNBA) October 22, 2026

The Grizzlies' ability to create good looks on offense takes a huge step up with Jerome on the floor. The bench unit played a stretch at the end of the first quarter where finding good shots was a struggle.…