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

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: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies tries to get past Georges Niang #31 of the Utah Jazz 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: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies tries to get past Georges Niang #31 of the Utah Jazz 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) /

Prediction – Jazz 97, Grizzlies 88

Honestly, after going through each of these keys, I’m feeling quite nervous about Utah’s chances. Their turnover issues have been severe, and their offense continues to go through poor streaks. Both of those problems are far from encouraging against a team like Memphis.

However, I do think the Jazz have improved since the last time they played the Grizzlies, and that they’ll be much better prepared this time around. The previous matchup was an ugly slug-fest, and it’s unlikely that Utah struggles to find their shot in such a fashion yet again.

Therefore, while it will almost certainly be a struggle, I expect the Jazz to bounce back and this time come out on top over the Grizzlies, albeit in yet another low-scoring affair.

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The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies tip-off on Friday at 7:00 PM inside the friendly confines of Vivint Smart Home Arena.