What to Watch For (Game Four): Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies
Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots a three pointer over Dillon Brooks (24)
Snapshot of Game Three:
Game three between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies seemed to be all Jazz from the get-go, but a fourth quarter Grizzlies comeback made things interesting in the final minutes of the game.
Ja Morant's free-throw with five-minutes left in the fourth quarter would give the Grizzlies their first lead of the night. It would be Utah though, who would go on a 14-2 run to finish things off and win back home court advantage.
Donovan Mitchell would score 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and Rudy Gobert would finish with a double-double to lead the Jazz to a 121-111 victory over the Grizzlies.
The Jazz game three win, wins back home court advantage, while also putting Utah ahead in the series 2-1.
Playoff Schedule:
(Game 1) Sunday May 23, 2021 at 7:30pm MST: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz (TNT) Grizzlies Won 112-109
(Game 2) Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 8:00pm MST: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz (TNT) Jazz Won 141-129
(Game 3) Saturday May 29, 2021 at 7:30pm MST: Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies (ESPN) Jazz Won 121-111
(Game 4) Monday May 31, 2021 at 7:30pm MST: Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies (TNT)
(Game 5) Wednesday June 2, 2021 at TBD: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz (N.A.)
(Game 6) Friday June 4, 2021 at TBD: Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies (N.A.)
(Game 7) Sunday June 6, 2021 at TBD: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz (N.A.)
Fun Facts:
The Jazz will wear a rotation of their Association and City Uniforms during round one of the Western Conference Playoffs. During games one, three, and four, the Jazz will don their home-whites. In games two and five, they will showcase their black and gradient jerseys. If the series extends past game five, the Jazz will wear their white jerseys in game six, and their black and gradient uniforms in game seven.
Three Jazz fans were ejected and banned from Vivint Smart Home Arena after using racist language and displaying inappropriate behavior towards Ja Morant's family on Wednesday night. Read more about the incident here.
It was announced that 13,000 fans will be allowed inside of Vivint Smart Home Arena for the NBA Playoffs. Masks are still required, but the stadium capacity will be at just under 72%. Tickets are on sale now and can be found here.
NBA Awards season is upon us, and four Jazzmen were named as finalists. Read more about their potential awards here.
Jordan Clarkson became the Utah Jazz first ever Sixth Man of the Year Award winner, beating out teammate Joe Ingles and New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose. The announcement was made on TNT, and Ingles helped present the award. Read more about it here.
The Utah Jazz finished the season with a 52-20 record, and obtained the number one overall seed. They take on the eighth seed Memphis Grizzlies in round one.
Whichever team wins the series between the Jazz and Grizzlies will take on the winner of the Dallas Mavericks (2-2) and the Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
Rudy Gobert (27) looks to block a shot by Dillon Brooks (24)
Injury Report:
There are currently no players on the Jazz injury report.
Sean McDermott (foot) is the only Grizzlies player on their injury report, and as of Monday morning, he is listed as 'out' for game four against the Jazz.
The betting odds for Game four between the Jazz and Grizzlies:
Line: Utah -5.5
Over/Under: 225.5
Money Line: Utah -220 / Memphis +190
How to Consume:
The (1) Utah Jazz will try to take a 3-1 advantage against the (8) Memphis Grizzlies in game four of the Western Conference Playoffs at 7:30 pm MST. Jazz fans can watch the game on TNT and AT&T SportsNet, and can also tune into the game on 97.5FM or 1280AM.
Mike Conley (10) stares down Dillon Brooks (24) after nailing a three pointer
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