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Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Keys to getting revenge on the Grizz

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz defends against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 22, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 22: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz defends against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 22, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 22: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz drives around Shelvin Mack #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 22, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 22: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz drives around Shelvin Mack #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 22, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

The Utah Jazz will look to bounce back against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday after suffering an ugly loss to them earlier in the season.

The Utah Jazz fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in the teams’ first meeting in one of the ugliest bouts of the year. Neither team could find their shot, which resulted in a painful, low-scoring affair that saw Memphis come out on top by a score of 92-84. While I think the Grizzlies will be better this season than many have been giving them credit for, it was still a game the Jazz should have won, especially on their home court and particularly considering how well their defense played.

Therefore, expect Utah to come out with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove on Friday as they aim to stick it to the Grizzlies and get revenge in round two of the regular season series. Aside from a disappointing loss in Minnesota on Wednesday night, the Utah Jazz have looked much better since that early loss to Memphis, so ideally they’ll carry over that moxie into this upcoming bout.

Despite the Grizzlies’ solid 4-2 record, they have yet to log a win over an impressive opponent, save for the victory over Utah. They were also blown out by the Indiana Pacers and topped by the Sacramento Kings, who to their credit are off to a surprisingly good start as well.

Considering how Memphis has looked thus far, though, it’s entirely fair to say that the Jazz should be the favorites once again in this contest. However, they failed to show up the last time these two teams matched up, so if that happens again, expect a similar ugly result.

If Utah is to pull off the W this time around, they’ll need to truly excel in the following key areas.

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