- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies (11-13) will host the Utah Jazz (8-15) at the FedExForum.
The Jazz recently faced the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffering a defeat with a score of 131-101. In that game, Utah recorded a field goal percentage of 47.1% (40 out of 85), making 12 of 36 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 12 for a rate of 75.0%. On the boards, they secured 37 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards, and registered 25 assists, while committing 14 turnovers and making 6 steals. Defensively, the Jazz allowed their opponents to shoot 58.0% from the field, with the Thunder dishing out 32 assists and making 9 steals. Oklahoma City grabbed a total of 44 rebounds (8 offensive and 36 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. From the charity stripe, the Thunder managed only 44.4%, converting 8 of 18 attempts, while successfully hitting 21 out of 42 from beyond the arc. The Jazz committed 17 personal fouls compared to the Thunder’s 20.
Kyle Filipowski was a key player in the last matchup, shooting an impressive 71.4% from the field with 2 assists. He played for 36 minutes, collecting 10 rebounds and finishing with 21 points on 10 of 14 shooting.
Entering this matchup, Utah holds an 8-15 record for the season, averaging 117.6 points per game (13th in the NBA) and shooting 45.5% from the floor. The Jazz have made 34.2% of their three-point attempts (309 of 903) and 81.5% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are collecting an average of 45.1 rebounds per game and have tallied 679 assists this season, ranking 6th in the league. They average 16.5 turnovers and commit 22.4 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Jazz force 14.0 turnovers each game while drawing 22.1 personal fouls. They rank 27th in allowing assists, with 680 given up this season. Utah’s defense allows opponents a field goal percentage of 49.0% (1,028 of 2,100) and surrenders 43.7 rebounds per game, ranking 29th in points allowed (125.8) while conceding 37.5% from beyond the arc.
The Grizzlies, last seen winning 119-96 against the Trail Blazers, allowed Portland to secure 40 rebounds (10 offensive). Memphis shot 34.9% from deep, making 15 of 43 attempts, and excelled at the free-throw line, converting 15 of 18 (83.3%). The Trail Blazers made 33 of their 83 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 39.8%. The Grizzlies, in contrast, finished their matchup with a field goal percentage of 44.9%, connecting on 40 of 89 attempts, while their three-point shooting was 28.6% (10 of 35). They capitalized on free throws, hitting 29 out of 39 attempts (74.4%). Portland compounded their woes with 27 personal fouls, which frequently sent Memphis to the line. Memphis also claimed 51 total rebounds, including 35 defensive and 16 offensive boards.
Santi Aldama contributed significantly for the Grizzlies, scoring 22 points in 28 minutes while totaling 1 assist. He shot 63.6% from the field, going 7 for 11, and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Memphis stands at 11-13 for the season, averaging 20.4 personal fouls and shooting 80.4% from the charity stripe. They average 28.7 assists per contest (6th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 15.1 times per game. The Grizzlies have accumulated 2,726 points this season (113.6 per game), with an average of 46.5 rebounds per game. Their offensive efficiency is reflected in a field goal percentage of 44.9%, ranking them 27th in the league.
Defensively, Memphis concedes 36.9% from three-point land and allows opponents to convert 77.7% of free-throw attempts. They give up averages of 26.3 assists and 43.6 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 16th in the league, respectively. The Grizzlies are ranked 11th in the NBA regarding points per game allowed (115.3), while forcing 14.6 turnovers and permitting teams to shoot 47.0% from the floor (15th league-wide).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Utah
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