The utah jazz vs memphis grizzlies match player stats from February 20, 2026 tell a clear story: Memphis erased a 14-point Jazz lead with a 32-21 third quarter and never looked back, closing it out 123-114 at FedExForum. Olivier-Maxence Prosper led all scorers with 23 points on an efficient 62.5% shooting, while Isaiah Collier kept Utah honest with a game-high 24 points off the bench. Memphis took the W, but this one had layers.
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Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
Memphis Grizzlies 123 | Utah Jazz 114 Date: February 20, 2026 | Venue: FedExForum, Memphis
| Quarter | Memphis Grizzlies | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 28 | 32 |
| Q2 | 27 | 35 |
| Q3 | 32 | 21 |
| Q4 | 36 | 26 |
| Total | 123 | 114 |
Utah built a double-digit advantage through the first half, leading at halftime 67-55. Then Memphis flipped the switch. The Grizzlies outscored the Jazz 68-47 in the second half, which is about as decisive as a second-half run gets.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats
Individual Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | F | 23 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% | 0% | +1 |
| GG Jackson | F | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 53.8% | 40.0% | +11 |
| Javon Small | G | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 41.7% | 40.0% | +1 |
| Cam Spencer | G | 10 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60.0% | 50.0% | +11 |
| Jahmai Mashack | G | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 44.4% | 50.0% | +8 |
| Kyle Anderson | F-G | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% | 100% | +2 |
| Jaylen Wells | G | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | 33.3% | +11 |
Shooting Efficiency Breakdown
| Player | FGM-FGA | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | True Shooting % | Paint Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper | 10-16 | 0-3 | 3-4 | 64.8% | 20 |
| GG Jackson | 7-13 | 2-5 | 4-8 | 60.5% | 10 |
| Cam Spencer | 3-5 | 1-2 | 3-3 | 79.1% | 4 |
| Kyle Anderson | 3-4 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 94.0% | 4 |
| Javon Small | 5-12 | 2-5 | 4-6 | 54.6% | 6 |
| Jaylen Wells | 4-14 | 3-9 | 2-2 | 43.7% | 2 |
| Mashack | 4-9 | 2-4 | 1-4 | 51.1% | 4 |
Prosper was the standout efficiency story. 10-of-16 from the field, 20 of his 23 points in the paint. He attacked the basket all night and Utah had no answer for his straight-line drives. Kyle Anderson’s 94.0% true shooting on limited attempts shows why veteran bench contributors matter.
Cam Spencer’s 10-assist night is also worth highlighting. Zero turnovers, 10 dimes. That’s a clean assist night in a high-pressure game.
Utah Jazz Player Stats
Individual Box Score
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | G | 24 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 56.3% | 40.0% | -2 |
| Kyle Filipowski | C | 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 69.2% | 50.0% | -12 |
| Blake Hinson | F | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3% | 100% | -14 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | F | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3% | 25.0% | -13 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | G | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28.6% | 50.0% | -13 |
| John Konchar | G | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% | 0% | +3 |
| Cody Williams | F | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22.2% | 0% | -3 |
| Kevin Love | F-C | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 100% | +5 |
| Elijah Harkless | G | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% | N/A | +1 |
Shooting Efficiency Breakdown
| Player | FGM-FGA | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | True Shooting % | Paint Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier | 9-16 | 2-5 | 4-6 | 64.4% | 14 |
| Filipowski | 9-13 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 74.4% | 14 |
| Blake Hinson | 5-6 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 108.3% | 4 |
| Sensabaugh | 4-12 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 37.5% | 4 |
| Konchar | 3-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 50.0% | 6 |
| V. Williams Jr. | 2-7 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 44.4% | 0 |
| Cody Williams | 2-9 | 0-3 | 1-2 | 25.3% | 4 |
Collier was Utah’s best player on the night, 24 points on 64.4% true shooting with 4 steals. He gave Memphis real problems in the first half. Filipowski was strong too at 69.2% from the field, but both watched their teams get blown out in the second half. That’s the brutal part about rebuilding teams: individual performances don’t always translate to wins.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Memphis Grizzlies | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 123 | 114 |
| Field Goal % | 48.9% | 49.5% |
| 3-Point % | 36.4% | 38.2% |
| Free Throw % | 63.6% | 56.3% |
| Rebounds | 55 | 58 |
| Assists | 29 | 28 |
| Steals | 15 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 24 |
| Points in Paint | 66 | 56 |
| Bench Points | 59 | 39 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 23 |
| Points off Turnovers | 30 | 18 |
| Second Chance Points | 15 | 9 |
Where the Game Was Won and Lost
Three numbers tell the whole story:
Turnovers: 24 vs 17. Utah coughed it up 24 times. Memphis converted those into 30 points off turnovers compared to Utah’s 18. That 12-point swing right there is almost exactly the final margin.
Bench Points: 59 vs 39. Memphis got 59 points from players who didn’t start. Utah got 39. In a game where starters were roughly matched, the bench completely tipped the scales.
Points in Paint: 66 vs 56. Memphis dominated inside, especially in the second half when Prosper started feasting.
Advanced Metrics
| Metric | Memphis | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Rating | 109.3 | 101.7 |
| Defensive Rating | 101.7 | 109.3 |
| Effective FG% | 55.4% | 56.5% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 57.0% |
| Possessions | 112.52 | 112.04 |
| Off. Points Per Possession | 1.09 | 1.02 |
| Def. Points Per Possession | 1.01 | 1.10 |
Utah actually shot slightly better overall (effective FG% 56.5% vs 55.4%), but that turnover problem and the bench depth gap meant better shooting wasn’t enough. Memphis had a 109.3 offensive rating on the night, well above average NBA clip.
Game Context: What This One Meant
Utah came in on a rough patch. They’ve been losing close games in the second half all season, and this game was another chapter of that story. Up 14 in the first half, and then gone.
Memphis is playing more aggressive basketball in the second half of their season. Their bench production has been a real factor lately, with Cam Spencer running the second unit efficiently and guys like Kyle Anderson providing those steady veteran buckets.
For Utah, Isaiah Collier continues to show why there’s legitimate optimism about his development. His 24-point, 5-assist, 4-steal night is the kind of all-around performance that suggests he can be a real piece going forward. His fast break finishing was elite: 3-for-3 on fast break attempts, all buckets.
Kyle Filipowski at 69.2% from the floor is also encouraging for a young big. His turnovers (5) are still a work in progress, but his offensive impact inside is real.
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Key Performers: Who Stood Out
Memphis Grizzlies
Olivier-Maxence Prosper was the story of the second half. After Memphis trailed by double digits, Prosper took it to the paint, went 10-for-16 from the field and dropped 20 of his 23 points inside the arc. His true shooting percentage of 64.8% was excellent. If Prosper keeps developing at this rate, Memphis has something building.
Cam Spencer’s 10-assist, zero-turnover game off the bench was underrated. He ran the second unit with discipline and didn’t force anything.
Javon Small added 4 steals to go with his 16 points. Memphis’s defensive intensity in the second half was not a coincidence; they racked up 15 total steals as a team.
Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier (24 pts, 5 ast, 4 stl) was Utah’s best player and it wasn’t particularly close. He shot 40% from three and got to the line, finished at the rim in transition, and defended. The Jazz need this from him consistently.
Kyle Filipowski (20 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) had a quietly efficient night, shooting 69.2% from the field. His chemistry with Collier in the pick-and-roll is developing into something watchable.
Blake Hinson went 5-for-6 from the field, including 3-for-3 from three. His 108.3% true shooting percentage is a quirk of small samples but still shows he was locked in. Utah needs more of that bench consistency.
Run of Play: The Turning Point
Utah held a 67-55 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Memphis outscored the Jazz 32-21, effectively erasing the lead entirely. Memphis’s most unanswered run was 11 straight points when they went from trailing 88-96 to pulling within one.
The fourth quarter closed it: 36-26 Memphis. Utah could not buy a stop when it mattered and the free throw line hurt them. Memphis went 21-for-33 from the stripe (63.6%), not great, but Utah only shot 9-for-16 (56.3%), which is worse.
That free throw gap and the turnover avalanche in the second half cost Utah the game they were winning at halftime.
Where Both Teams Stand
This loss continues a pattern for the Jazz: competitive in the first half, running out of gas in the second. The 24 turnovers are a systemic issue that needs fixing. Their fast break offense (23 points) was strong, suggesting they can push pace, but giving the ball away 24 times neutralizes any transition advantage.
Memphis, meanwhile, is making a case for relevance in the Western Conference picture. Their bench scoring (59 points) is a real weapon, and their defensive aggression (15 steals) shows they’re not just waiting around in the second half.
Final Takeaway
Memphis 123, Utah 114. If you pulled the utah jazz vs memphis grizzlies match player stats and looked only at shooting percentages, you’d be confused how Utah lost. But the turnovers (24), the bench gap (59-39), and the paint dominance from Prosper told the real story. Utah had enough to win, but not enough discipline to finish it.
Collier and Filipowski are building blocks. Prosper for Memphis might be one too. This was a game worth watching for what both young cores showed, win or loss.
