Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is cleared to play against the Utah Jazz. Morant missed 10 games due to a right calf strain. He will have his minutes allocated carefully in his first game back.

But among those bright spots in the Jazz's winning efforts, there was one in the eyes of head coach Will Hardy that was a big advantage in helping Utah get the leg up, especially in a place like Memphis––and that centered around some solid physicality to match that of the Grizzlies'.

Ja Morant's comeback was met with excitement, as he is a pivotal player for the Grizzlies. Fans and analysts alike expected a significant impact on the game. Unfortunately, Morant's performance did not live up to the hype, as he struggled to find his rhythm.

Multiple Memphis Grizzlies players were unhappy with the team's defensive effort in a 130-126 loss against the Utah Jazz.

Jazz head coach Will Hardy's trust in Keyonte George is becoming stronger with each passing day, if this is any indication.

The Utah Jazz 's latest 120-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies was a game in which third-year guard Keyonte George wound up being the best player on the floor for either side by putting together a career-high 39-point outing, providing a major spark on the offensive end that led to victory number nine on the season.

Keyonte George scored a career-high 39 points, including the final six points for Utah, as the Jazz beat Memphis 130-126 in Ja Morant’s return to the Grizzlies’ lineup

The Utah Jazz take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday in an effort to stop their two-game skid following five days off.

While a throwback performance sparked a love affair with a veteran, it was one of the Utah Jazz's young players who had a career night on Friday.

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Utah Jazz tonight in Memphis. Tip-off is Friday night, and fans will be watching to see if the team’s star returns. The game carries extra attention after Morant’s recent absence.

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